Israel National Security Council

Palestinians take part in Friday prayers outside the Golden Gate, or Gate of Mercy entrance to the Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem's Old City, on March 1, 2019. (Sliman Khader/Flash90)

March 6, 2019, 10:49 pm

Israel, Jordan said holding talks to end conflict at Temple Mount gate

Senior officials, among them the head Israel’s National Security Council, working to defuse tensions ahead of Friday prayers

By TOI staff

Illustrative: A Palestinian class at the Salem School, East Jerusalem, December 6, 2017. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)

January 20, 2019, 6:22 am

Report: Israel to shut UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem

National Security Council said to decide on revoking permits from UN agency for Palestinian refugees, to be replaced next year by city-run schools using Israeli curriculum

By TOI staff

Illustrative photo of the Taba border crossing between the Israel and Egypt. April 17, 2010. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)

September 6, 2018, 10:59 pm

Israel issues travel warnings for Sinai, Turkey ahead of High Holidays

Counter-Terrorism Bureau says threat particularly high in the Sinai Peninsula, where Islamic State affiliates and al-Qaeda are active

By TOI staff

Benjamin Netanyahu sits in the cockpit of a F-15 fighter jet at Hatzerim Air Base in southern Israel in August 2009. (Israel Defense Forces /Flash90)

May 21, 2018, 10:48 pm

Even hawks are wary of new law that lets PM, defense minister declare war

A reform allowing 2 people — or even just 1 — to send Israel into full-scale conflict was approved with little fuss, and nobody has yet appealed it. What’s going on?

By Raphael Ahren

Former deputy national security adviser Chuck Freilich. (Courtesy)

March 13, 2018, 4:01 am

Israel’s as secure as it’s ever been but that can change quickly, new book warns

Former deputy national security adviser Chuck Freilich talks about his new work, ‘Israeli National Security,’ and his grim but hopeful vision of the future

By Judah Ari Gross

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) greets Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, May 11, 2017. (Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

February 2, 2018, 12:50 am

Palestinians court Russia as new broker in peace process

Abbas to meet Putin on February 12 as Ramallah seeks replacement for US role; Russian officials hear Israeli concerns about Iranian missiles

By Khaled Abu Toameh and Stuart Winer

Illustrative: A remote-controlled drone with a camera attached to it, February 18, 2015.(Moshe Shai/FLASH90)

January 1, 2018, 6:07 pm

National task force unveiled to deal with drone dangers

With rise in incidents involving remote-controlled aircraft, better coordination needed between ministries and security agencies, MKs hear

By Sue Surkes

Members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, take part in a rally in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 5, 2017. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

December 26, 2017, 9:56 pm

IDF warns Gaza tensions could erupt into new conflict — report

Situation reminiscent of eve of the 2014 Gaza conflict, though Hamas not looking for a fight, defense officials reportedly tell ministers

By TOI staff

Illustrative: A remote controlled drone with a camera attached to it on February 18, 2015. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)

December 24, 2017, 11:42 pm

Eyeing growing threat, Israel looks to resolve security forces’ drone wars

Government tells National Security Council to sort out whether army or police responsible for dealing with rogue unmanned aircraft

By Judah Ari Gross

Avriel Bar-Yosef is seen at a hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court following his arrest in the 'Case 3000' affair on July 10, 2017. (Moti Kimchi/Pool/Flash90)

November 23, 2017, 9:19 pm

Police to recommend charging former senior defense official in graft probe

Avriel Bar-Yosef, once Netanyahu’s pick for national security adviser, suspected of receiving bribes to advance interests of German businessman

By TOI staff

Former national security adviser Yaacov Nagel in Tel Aviv, March 29, 2017. (Flash 90)

November 23, 2017, 6:51 pm

Ex-national security adviser praises Saudi crown prince

Yaakov Nagel says Mohammed bin Salman leading kingdom ‘to the right place,’ but adds Riyadh unlikely to formalize ties with Israel before Palestinian peace deal reached

By Raphael Ahren

November 15, 2017, 9:23 pm

After damning report on drone threat, PM says working on solution

Netanyahu’s office says National Security Council has debated issue, defense establishment hashing out plan

By TOI staff and Judah Ari Gross

Illustration. The INS Tekuma, an Israeli Dolphin-class submarine, at sea. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

September 4, 2017, 10:28 am

Former minister grilled in submarine affair as police probe intensifies

Interrogation of ex-cabinet member and a senior National Security Council official follows 6 arrests as part of investigation into naval vessel purchases from Germany

By Raoul Wootliff

September 3, 2017, 11:08 pm

Former National Security Council deputy chief grilled in submarine affair

Atalia Rosenbaum suspected of leaking information from meetings to future state’s witness, who promised her an apartment

By Stuart Winer and TOI staff

Meir Ben-Shabbat, who was named National Security Adviser on August 13, 2017. (Courtesy)

August 13, 2017, 2:02 pm

PM appoints new national security adviser: Meir Ben-Shabbat

Ex-Shin Bet officer fills role vacant since 2015, takes over for acting adviser Eitan Ben-David

By Judah Ari Gross