The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-national-security-council/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:35:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel National Security Council | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-national-security-council/ 32 32 Sara Netanyahu said pushing to guarantee security detail for family for next 5 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/sara-netanyahu-said-pushing-to-guarantee-security-detail-for-family-for-next-5-years/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:34:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3860753 PM and wife reportedly fear election loss could lead to removal of protection, but agencies see no reason to commit to specific time period; PM's office denies reports

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]]> State comptroller: Government has no policy to combat foreign election meddling https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-comptroller-government-has-no-policy-to-combat-foreign-election-meddling/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:05:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3856849 Englman says in report that Iran and other hostile actors are exploiting social media to create divisions in Israeli society and undermine public trust in results of fall election

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]]> Finance and Defense ministries reach deal to give IDF an extra NIS 15 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/finance-and-defense-ministries-reach-deal-to-give-idf-an-extra-nis-15-billion/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:11:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3854329 Deal mediated by National Security Council prevents potential tax hikes and spending cuts incurred by reopening of 2026 state budget, which already included record defense spending

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]]> Netanyahu taps Shmuel Ben Ezra, Arrow 3 innovator, as national security adviser https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-taps-shmuel-ben-ezra-arrow-3-innovator-as-national-security-adviser/ Sun, 31 May 2026 18:02:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833820 Crucial role has only been filled in a temporary capacity since October, when Tzachi Hanegbi was ousted over reported disagreements with the PM

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]]> In shock decision, National Security Council stops work on climate change https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shock-decision-national-security-council-stops-work-on-climate-change/ Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827184 NSC says pair of panels established during previous gov't to monitor effects of climate change on national security have ceased operating, sparking outcry from environmental groups

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]]> Ahead of Passover, Israelis warned of increased threats worldwide amid war with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-passover-israelis-warned-of-increased-threats-worldwide-amid-war-with-iran/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:11:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787001 Jewish events or gatherings abroad considered risks, as National Security Council reaffirms assessment Iran 'will work more vigorously to carry out attacks against Israeli/Jewish targets'

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]]> Israel boosts security for missions, tourists abroad amid ‘concrete threats’ during Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-boosts-security-for-missions-tourists-abroad-amid-concrete-threats-during-iran-war/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:02:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3770909 Shin Bet and Foreign Ministry announce 'overt and covert security measures' to protect Israelis, with emphasis on Middle East, Europe and Africa

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]]> Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah targets day after direct talks with Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-launches-strikes-on-hezbollah-targets-day-after-direct-talks-with-lebanon/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:22:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704772&preview=true&preview_id=3704772 IDF says it struck weapons depots after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in south Lebanon; countries still said slated to hold second meeting on economic cooperation

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]]> Officials from Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades in Naqoura https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-from-israel-and-lebanon-hold-first-direct-talks-in-decades-in-naqoura/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:16:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3703501 Netanyahu's office describes 'attempt to create a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation'; Lebanese PM disputes this, insisting no economic ties on the table

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]]> Netanyahu fires national security adviser Hanegbi, who acknowledges disagreements https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-ousts-national-security-adviser-hanegbi-amid-reported-differences/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:36:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3670731 Outgoing official, who reportedly opposed strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Gaza city op, says 'terrible failure of October 7 must be thoroughly investigated’

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]]> Ahead of holidays, Israel warns of Iran-backed terror threats to Israelis and Jews abroad https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-holidays-israel-warns-of-iran-backed-terror-threats-to-israelis-and-jews-abroad/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:07:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3641479 National Security Council assessment says Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups remain motivated to target Jews, Israelis; singles out October 7 anniversary

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]]> Israel evacuates diplomats from UAE after identifying heightened security risk https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-evacuates-diplomats-from-uae-after-identifying-heightened-security-risk/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:41:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3611196 Those called back include beleaguered ambassador, as National Security Council raises travel warning due to belief that terror groups have increased efforts to harm Israelis

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]]> Knesset passes law requiring government to set a national security policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-requiring-government-to-set-a-national-security-policy/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:32:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569665 Bipartisan legislation mandates formulation of strategy in consultation with ministries, intelligence agencies and other government bureaus, saying lack of doctrine helped enable Oct. 7

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]]> Police, finding proof of wrongdoing, pass Tzachi Hanegbi bribery file to prosecutors https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-finding-proof-of-wrongdoing-pass-tzachi-hanegbi-bribery-file-to-prosecutors/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:45:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569238 National Security Council chief suspected of accepting NIS 10,000 in 2017 to advance businessmen's plans to build a Jerusalem airport

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]]> National Security Council sharpens warning against ‘high risk’ travel to Sinai https://www.timesofisrael.com/national-security-council-sharpens-warning-against-high-risk-travel-to-sinai/ Thu, 29 May 2025 19:08:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3561281 Body warns of spike in terrorist threats to Israelis visiting Egyptian peninsula, which has seen a steep drop in tourism from Israel since Oct. 7

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