National security council
Israeli watchdogs demand state inquiry into flight security failures following flydubai attack
The demand followed the attempted terrorist attack on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, amid reports of persistent gaps in the screening of flight crews and information transfer.
NSC warns Israelis, Diaspora Jews about heightened antisemitism, terror threats ahead of Oct. 7
Transport Ministry rejected Shin Bet help in securing flights before flydubai hijacking - report
'This is how we win': US counterterrorism chief on Iran, Hamas and Trump’s 'will to act'
High Court clears publication of identity of Gaza Division intelligence officer on Oct. 7
Lt.-Col. Amidror is considered to have firmly rejected the possibility that Hamas would carry out its raid scenario, known as the "Jericho Wall" plan.
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.
Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council
Ben Ezra has more than 30 years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, and had led the development of the Arrow-3 air defense system.
The crucial role of Israel’s next national security adviser - opinion
A senior diplomat once captured Israel’s foreign relations for me in just four words: “The good is improving; the bad is deteriorating.”
PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief
Ben Ezra has over thirty years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, the prime minister announced, adding that he had led the development of the "Arrow-3" air defense system.
Israel not adequately prepared to protect Israeli sports fans abroad
The procedure for evacuating Israelis abroad since March 2024 sets out an inter-agency process for collaboration between various bodies to ensure that Israelis abroad can be returned to Israel.
National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to avoid public Passover events during Iran war
NSC cited recent attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands as evidence that Iran, its proxies, and lone extremists pose an increased risk to Jewish communities.
National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat
The advisory, which urged Israelis to refrain from participating in events and gatherings linked to Israel, comes as Iranian forces are believed to be intent on targeting Israelis in the Gulf region.
Spending Passover in shelters worth it to destroy Iranian regime, former NSC head says
"If in order to destroy Iran we have to sit in a shelter on Passover, I think it's a fair price," Amidror said.
Iran unleashing unprecedented terror campaign against Israelis abroad, senior official warns
National Security Council official confirms travel warnings raised for Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, describing a "fundamental change" in Tehran’s approach.
