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(L-R) Yair, Sara and Avner Netanyahu at a Knesset plenum session on forming Benjamin Netanyahu's new government, in Jerusalem, December 29, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)
July 14, 2026, 9:34 am
Sara Netanyahu said pushing to guarantee security detail for family for next 5 years
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
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Central Election Committee workers count the final ballots at the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 3, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 8:05 pm
State comptroller: Government has no policy to combat foreign election meddling
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
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative: An Israeli Air Force F-16 fighter jet is seen taking off for a major wave of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, April 8, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 2, 2026, 10:11 pm
Finance and Defense ministries reach deal to give IDF an extra NIS 15 billion
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Shmuel Ben Ezra. (Elisha Grosberg/GPO)
May 31, 2026, 9:02 pm
Netanyahu taps Shmuel Ben Ezra, Arrow 3 innovator, as national security adviser
Crucial role has only been filled in a temporary capacity since October, when Tzachi Hanegbi was ousted over reported disagreements with the PM
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at moshav Givat Ye'arim outside Jerusalem on August 16, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
May 20, 2026, 6:46 pm
In shock decision, National Security Council stops work on climate change
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
By Sue Surkes
An El Al plane takes off at Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, March 5, 2026. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
March 25, 2026, 1:11 pm
Ahead of Passover, Israelis warned of increased threats worldwide amid war with Iran
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’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Russian policemen stand in front of the Israeli Embassy in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)
March 6, 2026, 9:02 pm
Israel boosts security for missions, tourists abroad amid ‘concrete threats’ during Iran war
Shin Bet and Foreign Ministry announce ‘overt and covert security measures’ to protect Israelis, with emphasis on Middle East, Europe and Africa
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on December 4, 2025. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
December 4, 2025, 8:22 pm
Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah targets day after direct talks with Lebanon
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
By Emanuel Fabian and Nava Freiberg
UNIFIL armored vehicles patrol on the entrance of the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura near the border with Israel on June 17, 2024. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
December 3, 2025, 1:16 pm
Officials from Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades in Naqoura
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
By Lazar Berman and Agencies
National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi arrives for a court hearing in the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not in picture), at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 5, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 21, 2025, 9:36 pm
Netanyahu fires national security adviser Hanegbi, who acknowledges disagreements
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’
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: Travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport on July 21, 2025. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
September 14, 2025, 2:07 pm
Ahead of holidays, Israel warns of Iran-backed terror threats to Israelis and Jews abroad
National Security Council assessment says Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups remain motivated to target Jews, Israelis; singles out October 7 anniversary
By Nava Freiberg
An aerial view taken on January 1, 2022 from a passenger plane shows a general view of the Gulf Emirate of Dubai with the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, in the background. (Marina Passos / AFP)
August 1, 2025, 3:41 am
Israel evacuates diplomats from UAE after identifying heightened security risk
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
By Reuters and ToI Staff
MK Yuli Edelstein, chair of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, in the Knesset, Jerusalem, on June 4, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 11, 2025, 10:32 am
Knesset passes law requiring government to set a national security policy
Bipartisan legislation mandates formulation of strategy in consultation with ministries, intelligence agencies and other government bureaus, saying lack of doctrine helped enable Oct. 7
By Sam Sokol
National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi arrives for a court hearing in the trial against Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 5, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 10, 2025, 6:45 pm
Police, finding proof of wrongdoing, pass Tzachi Hanegbi bribery file to prosecutors
National Security Council chief suspected of accepting NIS 10,000 in 2017 to advance businessmen’s plans to build a Jerusalem airport
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israeli tourists at Ras Sheitan in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, on April 5, 2021. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
May 29, 2025, 10:08 pm
National Security Council sharpens warning against ‘high risk’ travel to Sinai
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
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
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