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Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says

An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.

Former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon speaks at the Reichman University Conference, Herzliya, July 1, 2026.
A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Israeli security officials 'frustrated' over US deal, believe Iran's economic collapse imminent

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.

Ben-Gvir proposes arresting family members of Hezbollah terrorists

The Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers


Netanyahu: We hope fighting won’t continue for long

Netanyahu made the remarks soon after a Security Cabinet meeting, in which ministers decided to continue the operation in accordance with the IDF’s plans.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference with Health minister Yuli Edelstein (unseen) at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, on April 20, 2021.

Cabinet authorizes tax transfer to PA, minus pay-for-slay funds

The taxes and tariffs to be transferred to the PA amount to NIS 2.5b. ($700m.)

A Palestinian employee paid by the Palestinian Authority gestures as he holds money after withdrawing cash from an ATM machine outside a bank, in Gaza City

Alejandro Mayorkas, the Cuban-Jewish attorney who may head Biden's DHS

Mayorkas' ties with Israel extend beyond his family. In 2016, he spearheaded a deal to automate the sharing of cyber-data between Israel and the US.

Alejandro Mayorkas, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security gestures as he speaks during the annual Cyberweek conference at Tel Aviv University, Israel June 20, 2016.

Security cabinet meets for three hours, as Hamas renews threats

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya warned that the ceasefire signed with Israel at the end of August was coming to an end soon.

Palestinians take part in a rally marking the 31st anniversary of Hamas' founding, in Gaza City

Security cabinet: Israel didn't expect Iranian cyberattack on water system

'This was an attack that goes against all codes, even in war. This is an attack that cannot be done.'

Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]

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Cabinet to talk Gaza truce; Goldins: They prefer Gazan Krembo to our son

The Security Cabinet is expected to discuss whether to enter into a short-term ceasefire arrangement with Hamas, mediated by Egypt.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018

Israel decides all discussions about ICC issue are confidential

The discussions will be held in the security cabinet. A special discussion will be held this afternoon at the Foreign Ministry.

Prime Minster and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the security cabinet after convening it to discuss Gaza rockets fired at Tel Aviv

FM Katz, IDF clash on Twitter over security cabinet leak

Analysts said that the Twitter feud showed the complicated and tenuous relationship between the IDF and the political echelon.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi

Netanyahu proposes air defense system to defend against Iranian attacks

The proposal comes in the wake of warnings by the PM about Iranian aggression and a recent attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities that has been blamed on Iran.

The launching system is seen on an inactive version of Israel's air defense system, David's Sling, jointly developed with the United States, at a media event during a joint exercise between the two counties in Hatzor air base near Tel Aviv February 25, 2016