The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homeland-security/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Homeland Security | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homeland-security/ 32 32 Trump administration releases $94 million in security grants for Jewish institutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-administration-releases-94-million-in-security-grants-for-jewish-institutions/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:54:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3588278 Remainder of funding is stalled, even as US Department of Homeland Security cites 'deeply disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks'

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]]> US authorities arrest Palestinian Columbia student who led anti-Israel protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-authorities-arrest-palestinian-columbia-student-who-led-anti-israel-protests/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:37:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3499335 Immigration agents haul in Mahmoud Khalil, who has an American wife, tell his attorney they are revoking his green card; last year he was among leaders of campus demonstrations

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]]> US House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-house-votes-to-impeach-homeland-security-secretary-alejandro-mayorkas/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:14:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3224175 After motion passes 214-213, Biden pans 'unconstitutional partisanship' and 'petty political games'; Senate Majority Democrat Schumer calls it a 'sham'

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]]> Israeli startup, US firm join forces on indoor mini-drone for first responders https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-startup-us-firm-join-forces-on-indoor-mini-drone-for-first-responders/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:59:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2881822 Autonomous indoor drone developed by Rosh Ha'ayin-based CyberBee and California’s EyeCloud will be deployed both in Israel and the US by emergency forces

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]]> Man who impersonated US federal agent claims Pakistan intelligence ties, Iran visits https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-who-impersonated-us-federal-agent-claims-pakistan-intelligence-ties-iran-visits/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:31:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2742600 Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 35, arrested after offering free apartments, gifts to Secret Service agents; Ali told witnesses he had multiple Iranian visas

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]]> US-Israel fund to invest in 3 joint homeland security R&D projects https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israel-fund-to-invest-in-3-joint-homeland-security-rd-projects/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:32:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2219661 A drone command and control system, a wearable positioning device for first responders, and a video security solution for remote sites will get total of $4.8 million in funding

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]]> Surveillance balloon firm unveils smaller, more flexible blimp https://www.timesofisrael.com/surveillance-balloon-firm-unveils-smaller-more-flexible-blimp/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:07:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1956798 Israel’s RT LTA System's new SkyStar 120 surveillance and communications balloon is mounted on an all-terrain vehicle that can drive around with troops

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]]> Tech hub seeks to match defense giants with cutting-edge startups https://www.timesofisrael.com/tech-hub-seeks-to-match-defense-giants-with-cutting-edge-startups/ Sun, 29 Apr 2018 13:05:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1837010 'Today civilian developments are taking the lead' in the defense industry, says managing partner of new initiative

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]]> At homeland security confab in Deep South, Israel an unlikely star https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-homeland-security-confab-in-deep-south-israel-an-unlikely-star/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:37:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1810360 Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant credits summit in Israel with giving him idea for counterterror conference, where 16 Israeli companies make pitches to expand into state

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]]> Congressman apologizes to those hurt by gas chamber video https://www.timesofisrael.com/congressman-apologizes-to-those-hurt-by-gas-chamber-video/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 01:07:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653413 Louisiana lawmaker Clay Higgins retracts post of footage recorded in Auschwitz gas chamber calling for tougher homeland security measures in the US

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]]> Auschwitz condemns US congressman’s gas chamber video https://www.timesofisrael.com/auschwitz-condemns-us-congressmans-gas-chamber-video/ Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:51:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1652832 Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins films himself touring concentration camp, invoking Nazi horrors as reason why America needs an 'invincible' military

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]]> US says no laptop ban on board flights from Europe for now https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-no-laptop-ban-on-board-flights-from-europe-for-now/ Wed, 31 May 2017 07:47:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1630055 Homeland Security cautions prohibiting electronics on US-bound flights 'still on the table' if threat level worsens

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]]> Intel-sharing at heart of US, Europe talks on flight laptop ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/intel-sharing-at-heart-of-us-europe-talks-on-flight-laptop-ban/ Wed, 17 May 2017 13:13:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1620959 Officials meet to discuss impending decision, which airlines oppose due to the inconvenience to passengers

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]]> US, EU in urgent talks on expanding laptop ban on flights https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-eu-in-urgent-talks-on-expanding-laptop-ban-on-flights/ Fri, 12 May 2017 15:03:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1617897 Europe objects to proposal that could affect 65 million passengers per year on trans-Atlantic routes

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]]> UK issues laptop, tablet flight ban for six countries https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-issues-laptop-tablet-flight-ban-for-six-countries/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:59:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1584945 In similar move to US, certain electronic devices now prohibited in airplane cabins because of bomb scares

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