Security cabinet
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.
Israeli security officials 'frustrated' over US deal, believe Iran's economic collapse imminent
Ben-Gvir proposes arresting family members of Hezbollah terrorists
Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers
Netanyahu, security cabinet to discuss second phase of Gaza hostage deal Tuesday
Many Israeli officials, citing previous statements by Netanyahu, believe reaching the second phase of the deal would be more difficult to achieve.
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar: '82% of those released in Shalit deal returned to terror activity'
Bar also said that the release of terrorists is expected to increase the motivation to carry out attacks in the West Bank.
Government approves the hostage deal after seven hours of deliberation
Ministers from the Religious Zionists Party and Otzma Yehudit, as well as Likud Ministers David Amsalem and Amichai Chikli, voted against the deal.
Court rejects ministers’ request to delay Netanyahu trial
The court rejected the ministers' argument that the court’s demands on Netanyahu would “unequivocally” constitute “severe harm to the state's security.”
What’s next for Gilad Erdan after his high-profile return from the UN?
Former Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan joins the Misgav Institute for National Security, the leading center for diplomacy and international cooperation.
Why Israel is shifting focus to returning evacuees to the North - analysis
Israel’s Security Cabinet updated its war objectives to include safely returning northern residents, intensifying efforts amid ongoing Hezbollah threats.
Security cabinet leaks are endangering Israel’s security - opinion
Israeli government leaks, particularly from the security cabinet, have intensified during the current war, revealing internal conflicts and undermining decision-making processes.
Netanyahu is endangering the hostage deal in working alone - opinion
Reports show that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted calls to be more flexible in hostage negotiations and has acted alone in decision-making, sparking concerns and criticism.
PM has 'authority to execute the hostages': Gallant, Bibi clash at cabinet meeting
The Prime Minister has the authority to bring any decision to a vote. Even to execute the hostages," Gallant said, according to one official.
Smotrich and Levin refused to vote on Yemen attack, citing 'insufficient information'
The attack plan was approved during a four-hour political-security cabinet meeting, but the Israeli warplanes left for their destination before the meeting had finished.
