Meir Ben-Shabbat

Netanyahu denies ever having met Egypt's foreign intelligence chief despite contradictory records

The remarks came after the prime minister confirmed that an Egyptian aircraft had landed in Israel in September 2023, just days before the October 7 Hamas attack.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel, June 30, 2021.
An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, March 12, 2026.

Mounting pressure on Iran could lead to attack on Israel, ex-national security council head warns

 Gilad Erdan speaks to delegates after a voting on a US ceasefire resolution for the Gaza war during a UN Security Council meeting

What’s next for Gilad Erdan after his high-profile return from the UN?

 THEN-NATIONAL security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, heading an Israeli delegation, delivers a statement upon arrival in Bahrain, in 2020.

Israel needs creative maneuvering to ensure regional security - opinion


Israel and US officials to hold first talks on Iran, Abraham Accords

Biden has said that if Tehran resumed strict compliance with the 2015 agreement, Washington would rejoin it.

IRGC siezes ship near Bu Musa Island, Iran

Western Wall Rabbi thanks Kushner for his dedication to Israel

"This is incontrovertible proof of the connection between the Jewish nation and Jerusalem," Rabinowitz said to Kushner.

Jared Kushner receiving his gift with the attendees at the Western Wall, December 21, 2020.

'Salam, Shalom': UAE newspaper higlights similarities between countries

On Monday, Israeli and American officials flew to Abu Dhabi to meet with UAE officials in friendship, and to discuss further details within the agreement.

Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat, U.S. President's senior adviser Jared Kushner and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of United Arab Emirates Anwar Gargash hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates August 31, 2020.

In pictures: History made with flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi

Pictures from the historic first flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates on August 31, 2020.

Meir Ben-Shabbat, Robert O'Brien and Jared Kushner board El Al airliner to UAE

El Al chosen to carry out first commercial flight from Israel to UAE

While there was media speculation that the airline would fly over Saudi Arabia, El Al rejected the report.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Israeli, Russian senior officials discuss efforts to combat COVID-19

Meir Ben-Shabbat and Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev held a discussion over the phone regarding efforts for combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin wearing protective gear walks at a hospital for patients infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia March 24, 2020.

Meir Ben-Shabbat makes decisions under pressure, with lives on the line

The National Security Council head shuns the spotlight but his impact is vast.

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL head Meir Ben-Shabbat attends a state audit committee meeting at the Knesset in 2018

UN Advisor Mladenov 'urgently heads' to Cairo to deescalate situation

The National Security Advisor Meir Ben Shabbat updated security cabinet members on Tuesday Hamas told Egypt that it is not interested in an escalation, Channel 13 reported.

Nickolay Mladenov (C), the United Nations Secretary-General Special Representative to the Middle East, looks at Israeli soldiers during his visit to the West Bank city of Hebron November 4, 2015.

Ben-Shabbat to replace Molcho as PM's special diplomatic envoy

Ben-Shabbat is a veteran of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Meir Ben-Shabbat

Meir Ben Shabbat appointed new National Security Advisor

Ben-Shabbat, who has held the position informally since August, spent 28 years working for the Shin Bet, including as the head of its southern division, which is responsible for the Gaza Strip.

The Knesset building