The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/security-guards/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png security guards | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/security-guards/ 32 32 Triggered by record antisemitism, local Jews put stock in LA-based security nonprofit https://www.timesofisrael.com/triggered-by-record-antisemitism-local-jews-put-stock-in-la-based-security-nonprofit/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:00:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737991 Offering armed community protection, firearm training and self-defense classes, Magen Am is rapidly expanding its footprint as attacks spike in the wake of Oct. 7

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]]> Police increase security around far-right MK Ben Gvir amid death threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-increase-security-around-far-right-mk-ben-gvir-amid-death-threats/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:54:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2688735 Firebrand lawmaker will now have up to three security guards with him in public places, security cameras installed at his home

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]]> Education minister Shasha-Biton receives boosted security amid death threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/education-minister-shasha-biton-receives-boosted-security-amid-death-threats/ Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:18:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2608143 Last week saw anti-vaxxer indicted for WhatsApp message: 'You should note we do not talk, we assassinate and murder people,' with reference to adviser recently shot to death

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]]> Security beefed up for New Hope head Sa’ar amid tense run-up to government vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-beefed-up-for-new-hope-head-saar-amid-tense-run-up-to-government-vote/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:55:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2561118 Former Likud minister who resisted Netanyahu's courting becomes fifth Knesset member given extra protection, reportedly following death threats

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]]> Bedouin diplomat says abuse by guards a typical experience for Arab Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/bedouin-diplomat-says-abuse-by-guards-a-typical-experience-for-arab-israelis/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:42:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2328969 After being choked at bus station, Ishmael Khaldi says some security personnel tend to act like 'Rambos,' but incident has not diminished his desire to serve country

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]]> ‘I could not breathe’: Bedouin diplomat accuses Jerusalem guards of choking him https://www.timesofisrael.com/bedouin-diplomat-accuses-jerusalem-guards-of-attacking-and-choking-him/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:22:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2327126 Ishmael Khaldi, Foreign Ministry's first Bedouin emissary, says security grabbed him when he took a selfie at entrance to bus station; guard says he refused to show ID

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]]> Experts advise US synagogues on use of armed security personnel https://www.timesofisrael.com/experts-advise-synagogues-on-use-of-armed-security-personnel/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:21:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221802 Security officials say Jewish centers should employ uniformed law enforcement officers rather than private guards or volunteers from community in wake of deadly attacks

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]]> Guard at Netanyahu home injured after gun accidentally goes off https://www.timesofisrael.com/guard-at-netanyahu-home-injured-after-gun-accidentally-goes-off/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:35:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2198924 Security worker, 22, is lightly wound in hand; Netanyahu not in area of shooting

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]]> Knife-wielding Palestinian runs at West Bank checkpoint, is shot dead https://www.timesofisrael.com/guards-at-west-bank-checkpoint-shoot-dead-knife-wielding-palestinian-man/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:03:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2167235 Defense Ministry says initial investigation shows suspect ran at security personnel at Te'enim crossing, ignoring calls to halt

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]]> Here’s what it costs to put your synagogue under armed guard https://www.timesofisrael.com/heres-what-it-costs-to-put-your-synagogue-under-armed-guard/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:29:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1961541 Synagogues across the US have been increasing security in recent years, but that need was dramatically increased following the deadly massacre in Pittsburgh

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]]> Security company sues guard who taped Netanyahu’s son outside strip club https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-company-sues-guard-who-recorded-netanyahus-son/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:37:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1808290 According to quarter-million shekel lawsuit, Roy Rosen breached employee contract by failing to respect privacy of client Yair Netanyahu

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]]> Shin Bet opposed personal guards for Netanyahu sons https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-opposed-personal-guards-for-netanyahu-sons/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:00:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1764647 Former agency head says advice went unheeded; Avner and Yair Netanyahu are first children of Israeli PM to have full-time security - at public expense

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]]> US hotels mull bolstering security after Las Vegas shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-hotels-mull-bolstering-security-after-las-vegas-shooting/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:46:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1705331 They can look to hotels like Israel's King David that reportedly uses infrared cameras, bomb-searching robots in sewers and aircon that can thwart a poison gas attack

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]]> Israeli Arab photographer detained, strip-searched by PM’s security https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-arab-photographer-detained-strip-searched-by-pms-security/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:09:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1643324 Despite his government press card, Channel 2's Ali Wa'anus is held for an hour, asked to remove clothing

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]]> Security increased for AG after protests and graffiti https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-increased-for-ag-after-protests-and-graffiti/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:51:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1589141 Permanent guard to be placed outside home of Avichai Mandelblit, who is overseeing corruption probes of prime minister

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