National security council

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.

Police stand guard after the Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv was canceled at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2025.
A POLICE officer stands guard in front of the Jewish Museum on Nieuwe Amstelstraat in Amsterdam on March 14, 2026.

National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to avoid public Passover events during Iran war

A person rides on a scooter as smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026

National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat

Rocket trails from an interception by Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are pictured over Jerusalem on March 1, 2026.

Spending Passover in shelters worth it to destroy Iranian regime, former NSC head says


Eiland: Hezbollah conflict unlikely in 'foreseeable future'

Former Nat'l Security Council head says projected quiet is a positive effect of Syrian turmoil; Israeli deterrence in Lebanon is working.

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Cabinet gives nod to Amidror at NSC, okays elderly housing

Absorption packages for Tunisian immigrants get approval funding approved; plan will lead to 5,000 residential units for elderly.

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Gov’t set to approve plan to help Tunisian olim

Cabinet to discuss aid after "Islamization and increase of anti-Semitism" in Tunisia, appoint Amidror as head of National Security Council.

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PM will convene security council to formulate Gaza plan

Netanyahu says "no country would absorb rockets on cities" and its people, "we will firmly, decisively defend our citizens."

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Amidror slams rabbis who encourage insubordination

“If we heed those rabbis, we will damage Israel’s national security...and bring down the State of Israel,” new NSC head says.

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Dan Shapiro named next US ambassador

White House officially announces that Obama adviser on Middle East issues to take up diplomatic position.

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PM appoints Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amidror as new NSC head

Amidror opposed Gaza evacuation, called for re-taking the region during Cast Lead.

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A salute to Uzi Arad

The outgoing National Security Council chairman is a short-tempered man who holds a steady, long-term view of things.

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PMO: Bad press won’t impact decision on NSC post

'Haaretz' reported that Amidror told a conference soldiers should kill anyone who gets in the way of completing their mission.

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Dan Shapiro to be named US envoy to Israel

Shaprio advised Obama on Middle East issues and coordinated Jewish outreach during the 2008 presidential campaign.

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