National security council

Israelis, Jews abroad face heightened terror threat as High Holy Days near, NSC warns

The National Security Council warned that Iran and its proxies remain the leading global terror threat to Israelis and Jews, while stressing that no new travel warnings were issued.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.
SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council

 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

The crucial role of Israel’s next national security adviser - opinion

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief


White House National Security Council slashes staff in dramatic restructuring, sources say

The staffers who are cut from the agency will be moved to other positions in government, two of the sources told Reuters.

 US President Donald Trump gestures, while he boards Air Force One, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.

NSC warns Israelis travelling to Eurovision to conceal Jewish, Israeli symbols

The NSC's directives come two days after 70 former Eurovision participants penned an open letter demanding Israel not be allowed to take part.

 Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

NSC reportedly twice blocks designating Qatar as state sponsor of terror - N12

The bill was initiated by Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, and MK Moshe Saada, both members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.

 Hamas terrorists in front of Qatar flag and background (illustrative).

Hide your flags: NSC warns Israelis abroad over Palestinian 'day of rage'

The NSC instructed Israelis to remain vigilant and alert authorities in the event of an emergency.

 Demonstrators shout slogans at a pro-Palestinian rally held across the street from the Consulate General of Israel in New York City, US, October 9, 2023.

Conquering Gaza a 'fantasy' due to insufficient manpower, IDF chief tells cabinet - report

While two sources denied that Zamir had made the comments, a third source confirmed the veracity of the statements to the 'Post.'

 Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir will meet with the heads of authorities in the Gaza Envelope

Ex-NSC chief Ben Shabbat: Road to dethroning Hamas in Gaza could require temporary chaos

Top Israeli lawyers debate if ICC can be reasoned with over war crimes debate.

 Meir Ben Shabbat is seen at the Knesset on November 6, 2018.

NSC source to 'Post': Hamas is becoming increasingly dominant in foreign arena

These remarks come after the NSC issued travel warnings for Israelis abroad on Tuesday, ahead of the spring holidays and summer vacations.

A member of Hamas's military wing in the Gaza Strip. November 14, 2021.

Israelis at risk of terror attacks by Hamas, Iran proxies abroad, NSC says

The assessment focuses on key trends in global terrorist activity that may constitute a risk to Israelis abroad.

 A person burns an Israeli flag as Iranians take part in the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2025

Israel ‘at a crossroads’ between victory or capitulation to Hamas, Smotrich says

National Security Cabinet will meet to set a mandate for the negotiating team over phase two of the deal.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala describes harrowing detention in Iran's Evin prison

'Their game is to give you hope and then use your hope to break you,' Sala said, adding, 'I am not going back to Iran, at least as long as there is the Islamic Republic.'

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (R) and released journalist Cecelia Sala (L) embrace upon her return, January 8, 2025.