The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/security/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png security | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/security/ 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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]]> Passwords, other info from top Trump officials in Signal leak found floating online https://www.timesofisrael.com/passwords-other-info-from-top-trump-officials-in-signal-leak-found-floating-online/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:12:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3512145 Der Spiegel digs up phone numbers, email addresses and more belonging to national security adviser Michael Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and intel chief Tulsi Gabbard

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]]> US-Israeli company sells $125k protection dogs to Jews worried about security https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-company-sells-125k-protection-dogs-to-jews-worried-about-security/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:38:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3504825 Based outside Jerusalem, Israel Protection K9 trains and places military-grade canines with Jewish families unnerved by antisemitism in the US and Europe

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]]> Palestinians and Israelis brace for escalation on eve of ‘somber and tense’ Ramadan https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-and-israelis-brace-for-escalation-on-eve-of-somber-and-tense-ramadan/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3492584 Security personnel and Palestinian worshipers in Jerusalem prepare for the holy month amid Israel’s tenuous ceasefire with Hamas and ongoing operations in the West Bank

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]]> Israel’s Eurovision singer Eden Golan upbeat despite scrutiny https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-eurovision-singer-eden-golan-upbeat-despite-scrutiny/ Wed, 01 May 2024 03:14:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3279469&preview=true&preview_id=3279469 'I've been getting a lot of support and haven't really seen any negative comments,' Golan says, days before start of competition in Malmo

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]]> Sweden vows boosted security measures at Eurovision amid anti-Israel sentiment https://www.timesofisrael.com/sweden-vows-boosted-security-measures-at-eurovision-amid-anti-israel-sentiment/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:07:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3270686 With raucous protests expected, Malmo officials say heavily armed police reinforcements will be in place; Israel's Eden Golan expected to be accompanied by security at all times

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]]> Netanyahu aide said to request classified minutes of past security cabinet meetings https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-aide-said-to-request-classified-minutes-of-past-security-cabinet-meetings/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:11:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3148701 Legal adviser to Prime Minister's Office reportedly blocks transfer of documents as request appears to relate to questions of blame once war is over

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]]> Knesset reportedly considering establishment of armed volunteer security squad https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-reportedly-considering-establishment-of-armed-volunteer-security-squad/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:31:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3135501 Unit made up of parliament employees would work alongside professional Knesset Guard; nationwide, 600 civilian defense teams set up or reinforced since October 7 Hamas massacres

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]]> Prominent Zionists laud Biden’s remark that no Jew anywhere is safe without Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/prominent-zionists-laud-bidens-remark-that-no-jew-anywhere-is-safe-without-israel/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:52:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3102208 Abe Foxman, Natan Sharansky and Dani Dayan say president's unprecedented statement shows understanding of how most Jews feel, though it angers some Jews more critical of Israel

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]]> Man breaches German chancellor’s security, gives him a hug https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-breaches-german-chancellors-security-gives-him-a-hug/ Fri, 26 May 2023 08:24:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3022180 Incident occurs as Olaf Scholz prepared to board a plane at Frankfurt Airport

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]]> Report: Iran hacked Israeli cameras a year ago; defense officials knew, didn’t act https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-iran-hacked-israeli-cameras-a-year-ago-defense-officials-knew-didnt-act/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:50:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2903077 Iranian group controlled dozens of CCTV cameras for lengthy period, uploaded videos of weapons factory and Jerusalem terror bombing, according to exposé set to air in full Tuesday

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]]> Ex-cop connected to police killings resigns job securing Louisville Jewish community https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-cop-at-scene-of-police-killings-resigns-job-securing-louisville-jewish-community/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:00:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825039 Umbrella group says protests over hiring of Josh Judah made it 'impossible' for him to fulfill role as security adviser

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]]> Police increase security for MK Ben Gvir to maximum level after his Temple Mt. visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-increase-security-for-mk-ben-gvir-to-maximum-level-after-his-temple-mt-visit/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:51:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2737415 Threat level against far-right lawmaker has reached 6 out of a maximum of 6, following Hamas warning, cops say; 'I don’t surrender and I don’t fold,' he said while touring site

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]]> Ra’am chief Mansour Abbas receiving additional security amid terror wave — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/raam-chief-mansour-abbas-receiving-additional-security-amid-terror-wave-report/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:21:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2737281 TV report says extra protection for head of coalition's Arab party is against threats from both Arabs and far-right nationalists, but party sources say threats only from the right

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]]> Biden proposes boosting nonprofit security funding per Jewish groups’ request https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-proposes-boosting-nonprofit-security-funding-per-jewish-groups-request/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:12:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2736439 US president wants to increase funds for from $250 million to $360 million after numerous attacks on Jewish institutions

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