The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/national-security-council/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:44:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US National Security Council | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/national-security-council/ 32 32 Amid Iran war, US State Department operating with fewer experts after deep job cuts https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-iran-war-us-state-department-operating-with-fewer-experts-after-deep-job-cuts/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:54:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781884 Trump administration cut 80-plus staffers from Near Eastern Affairs bureau, slashed office budget; career diplomats say decision-makers are uninterested in analysis and advice

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]]> Trump says US saw ‘real progress’ in latest talks with Iran, predicts ‘good news’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-saw-real-progress-in-latest-talks-with-iran-predicts-good-news-ahead/ Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3557977 US president strikes more optimistic tone than Omani negotiator, who cautioned that there had been no 'conclusive progress' during weekend meet

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]]> Hawkish Muslim Brotherhood expert to fill Mideast slot on Trump’s National Security Council https://www.timesofisrael.com/hawkish-muslim-brotherhood-expert-to-fill-mideast-slot-on-trumps-national-security-council/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:04:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3455823 GOP Senate staffer Eric Trager joins crowded field of Mideast-related appointees; will take over White House post from Brett McGurk, who played large role in shaping Mideast policy

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]]> National Security Council denies it received warnings in hours before Oct. 7 attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/national-security-council-denies-it-received-warnings-in-hours-before-oct-7-attack/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:51:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3419012 NSC rejects newspaper report, citing IDF probe, that the Prime Minister's Office — though not Netanyahu himself — was continuously informed of worrying intelligence from Gaza

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]]> Intel shows Israel ‘not responsible’ for Gaza hospital blast, White House says https://www.timesofisrael.com/intel-shows-israel-not-responsible-for-gaza-hospital-blast-white-house-says/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:35:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3127932 National Security Council still collecting information but backs Israeli version of incident; UK prime minister says Hamas statements no more trustworthy than those of Kremlin

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]]> Putin and Kim Jong Un trade letters as Russia seeks North Korean munitions https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-and-kim-jong-un-trade-letters-as-russia-seeks-north-korean-munitions/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:09:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3084500 US, UK, South Korea and Japan urge Pyongyang to end negotiations with Moscow, which is interested in obtaining artillery shells

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]]> Hosting Biden’s security adviser, Abbas urges closer US-Palestinian ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-bidens-security-adviser-abbas-urges-closer-us-palestinian-ties/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:51:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2670927 PA president tells Jake Sullivan that Israel must stop 'unilateral practices' that undermine two states; US official says Palestinian prisoner payments also on agenda

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]]> Orthodox Jewish cyber chief on Biden’s NSC gives her first press briefing https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-orthodox-cyber-chief-on-bidens-nsc-gives-first-press-briefing/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:06:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2491310 Anne Neuberger, the administration's top cybersecurity official, addresses SolarWinds cyber attack, says a 'persistent threat actor -- likely of Russian origin -- was responsible'

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]]> White House slams ‘spurious’ attacks on Jewish, Palestinian staff picks https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-slams-spurious-attacks-on-jewish-palestinian-staff-picks/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:09:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2478339 Spokeswoman says 'no justification for false and ad hominem attacks based on ethnic, racial, or religious identity,' after articles targeting Anne Neuberger and Maher Bitar

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]]> Biden to pick Orthodox Jewish woman for White House cybersecurity post — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-to-pick-orthodox-jewish-woman-for-white-house-cybersecurity-post-report/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:22:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2464282 US president-elect said planning to task longtime intelligence official Anne Neuberger with coordinating cybersecurity for federal government

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]]> Synagogue of officer ousted by Trump after testimony declares support for him https://www.timesofisrael.com/synagogue-of-officer-ousted-by-trump-after-testimony-declares-support-for-him/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:27:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2238618 Adat Reyim congregation says it is proud to back Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman following his firing from National Security Council; his family asks that donations be made in his honor

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]]> Decorated US officer testifying on impeachment is a Jewish refugee from Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/decorated-us-officer-testifying-on-impeachment-is-a-jewish-refugee-from-ukraine/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:39:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2173021 Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who was on the call when Trump demanded Ukraine's president investigate political rival Joe Biden, says he 'did not think it was proper'

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]]> White House ordered plans prepared for Iran strike – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-ordered-plans-prepared-for-iran-strike-report/ Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:17:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1997478&preview=true&preview_id=1997478 'Shocked' Pentagon acceded to request after Baghdad mortar attack in September that US blamed on Tehran-backed militias, Wall Street Journal says

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]]> US denies report Trump offered to meet Abbas https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-denies-report-trump-offered-to-meet-abbas/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:28:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1921303&preview=true&preview_id=1921303 National Security Council says it wants to work with PA to 'advance our mutual goal of a better future for the Palestinian people'

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]]> US working to set up ‘Arab NATO’ as bulwark against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-working-to-set-up-arab-nato-as-bulwark-against-iran/ Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:25:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1897900 National Security Council says proposed Middle East Strategic Alliance would 'bring stability to the Middle East,' thwart 'Iranian aggression'

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