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.

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


Security cabinet approves delegation for hostage negotiations in Qatar

At the security cabinet meeting, verbal blows were exchanged between several members of the government during a discussion on military leadership appointments..

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir (2R) and Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman (R) attend a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 3, 2023.

Cabinet meeting on Hamas demands delayed again, following Friday mishap - report

This report follows an already delayed cabinet decision. The cabinet meeting on Hamas's demands was adjourned early Friday because it was scheduled too close to the beginning of Shabbat.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Sunday's cabinet meeting.

Defense Minister Gallant storms out of cabinet meeting: 'Stop disturbing me!'

The heated situation in the cabinet comes as tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant have continued to grow during the war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz hold a joint press conference at the Defense Ministry, in Tel Aviv, November 11, 2023.

Israel sets aside 9 billion for IDF reservists in 2024 war budget

"The reservists will receive the money without delay. They are true heroes," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Israeli forces at the Mitkan Adam army base on November 2, 2023

Israeli ministers attack IDF chief in raucous cabinet meeting

Several ministers expressed outrage that supporters of the Disengagement were being considered for an inquiry about October 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu looks to censor leaks from Israeli cabinet meetings

This comes after conversations from cabinet meetings have been leaked to the press multiple times throughout the war, causing outrage among the government.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu invites Gantz to meeting as emergency gov’t still absent

All parties express an intention to form one, but it remains undone.

NETANYAHU AND Gantz – can they put their animosity aside and serve the public?

Israeli ministers must commit to obeying the High Court - editorial

If government ministers do not recognize the supremacy of the law, then there are no rules to the game, and if there are no rules to the game, then eventually, there may be no game at all.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu convenes his cabinet in Jerusalem.

Palestinian factions fear Israeli assassinations after security cabinet meeting

Palestinian factions evacuated positions and implemented "unprecedented" security measures after threats by Israeli officials.

 A Palestinian fighter of the Al-Quds brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seen inside a military tunnel in Beit Hanun, in the Gaza Strip. May 18, 2022.

Israel's security cabinet agrees on measures against terrorists

A security cabinet meeting called after Monday’s terror attack concluded with ministers vowing redoubled efforts in fighting terrorism.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet meeting on April 6, 2023