National security council

Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council

Ben Ezra has more than 30 years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, and had led the development of the Arrow-3 air defense system.

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.
 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

The crucial role of Israel’s next national security adviser - opinion

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief

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.

Israel not adequately prepared to protect Israeli sports fans abroad


Netanyahu names new NSC head, one of few not from intelligence community

Four of the previous heads came from the ranks of the Mossad: Cohen, Ephraim Halevi, Ilan Mizrahi and Arad. Two others, Amidror and Dani Arditi, held senior positions in Military Intelligence.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Avriel Bar-Yosef

The formulation of a counterterrorism strategy

The moderate Muslim majority must rise against the loud and dangerous minority that is hijacking Islam from them.

World Trade Center in New York hit by hijacked plane on September 11, 2001

Ban Ki-moon: Israel must take steps for peace, freeze settlement activity

“I strongly urge the incoming government to reaffirm Israel's commitment to the two-state solution,” UN chief says.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns of jihadi threats to Jewish, Israeli targets in Europe

Terror threat to Israelis in Africa has risen, travel advisory says.

Travel agency in Jerusalem

Sparking interest

A recent immigrant draws on his experience in national security to host seminars on global events and their impact on Israel.

Norman Bailey (far right), at one of his group discussions

'Turkey hurting NATO by undermining Israel ties'

Deputy NSC head Lerman risks antagonizing Turks by stating that Kurds historically have been allies and can help regional stability.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 311 (R)

Lindenstrauss to slam PM, Barak on flotilla

Several Turks were killed, several IDF soldiers were injured in trying to commandeer the flotilla.

IDF intercepts flotilla ship 311

NSC can resolve DM, FM defense sale disputes

Gov't authorizes National Security Council to resolve disputes between 2 ministries following delays in resolving disputes.

The Namer armored personnel carrier

IDF failing to inform Foreign Ministry on key issues

Army is concerned that information shared with Foreign Ministry will be leaked, State Comptroller writes in his report.

Gantz with other IDF officers 390

Israel’s Sinai warning falls on deaf ears

Tourists stay put on beaches while Egyptian officials accuse Israel of harming industry.

Sinai tourists snorkel 370