Security

EU establishes new support mission in Lebanon, advisory to military forces

The mission "will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security."

EU European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji attend a press conference, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 8, 2026.
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner, Chairman, Bithonistim

Israel must prepare for emerging threats from Turkey and armed groups at home, says IDSF chairman

 Members of Israel's Bedouin Arab community ride their camels as they take part in a camel race, near Ashalim, in southern Israel, November 1, 2024.

Shin Bet uncovers Bedouin terror cell plotting attacks on police station, Beersheba bus station

Police officers guard the Tree of Life synagogue following shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, October 27, 2018.

Jewish security group launches survivor testimony project to combat rising antisemitic threats


Confronting Islamism: What America must do at home and abroad - opinion

Qatar’s influence, campus anti-Zionism, and the growing convergence between Islamist and progressive politics demand a strategy that confronts radical ideology without compromising American freedoms.

Healy Hall at Georgetown University with the Qatari flag above it

IDF opens fire after car carrying three suspects rams into military vehicle in West Bank

The vehicle subsequently accelerated toward the troops' vehicle and struck it, according to the military. No IDF soldiers were wounded in the incident.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Transport Ministry employee vetting foreign airline security also freelanced for flydubai - report

This report came one day after N12 found that the official provided services to the Transportation Ministry through an outsourcing arrangement and was not a state employee.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev is seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, central Israel, May 4, 2025

The flydubai attack succeeded - Israel was just lucky - opinion

Two years ago, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned of the need to reexamine the security arrangements for foreign aircraft entering Israel.

Flydubai plane seen at the Ben-Gurion Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.

Netanyahu instructs NSC to appoint overseer, probe security aspects of flydubai hijacking

The Transportation Ministry rejected responsibility for conducting intelligence background checks on foreign airline pilots.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, January 3, 2023

Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer

In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.

A Flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

The flydubai hijacking exposed a flaw in Gulf security. Here's how the GCC can counter it - opinion

Modern security in the Gulf can no longer be defined solely by air-defense batteries, maritime patrols, or regional troop posture, but also the subtle, high-trust operational spaces of everyday life.

A flydubai Boeing 737-8 MAX A6-FKF aircraft

After Flydubai incident: Should Israelis prefer flying blue-and-white?

Flydubai flight reignites debate on foreign airlines. Pilots chairman explains Israeli security differences: Foreign flights aren't all unsafe.

An El Al aircraft.

Three years since October 7 IDSF-Habithonistim to hold conference

The “From Crisis to Triumph” conference will feature senior defense and diplomatic figures

Erez Winner, chairman of HaBithchonistim

Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack

"Security threats must be handled professionally and responsibly," Lapid said. "Israel’s security and IDF bases are not mere backdrops for election campaign videos."

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.