National security council

National Security Council advises Israelis abroad to avoid public Passover events during Iran war

NSC cited recent attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands as evidence that Iran, its proxies, and lone extremists pose an increased risk to Jewish communities.

A POLICE officer stands guard in front of the Jewish Museum on Nieuwe Amstelstraat in Amsterdam on March 14, 2026.
A person rides on a scooter as smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone following a fire caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026

National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat

Rocket trails from an interception by Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are pictured over Jerusalem on March 1, 2026.

Spending Passover in shelters worth it to destroy Iranian regime, former NSC head says

Iranians rally as Muslims attend Friday prayer, in Tehran, Iran, March 6, 2026

Iran unleashing unprecedented terror campaign against Israelis abroad, senior official warns


Israel not ready for second wave of coronavirus - NSC advisor

'There are no critical tools that allow us to manage the plague safely, and to prevent a new outbreak'

A Tel Aviv pub re-opens after nearly two months of being closed during the Coronavirus outbreak

'Coronavirus hotel' guests report poor conditions, suicide attempts

The poor conditions leading to the severe mental distress is reported by the "guests" quarantined in the hotels.

Members of the hotel staff wear protective gear while serving food at the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv.

White House quietly trims dozens of national security experts

White House adviser Robert O’Brien denied that his downsizing of the National Security Council was an effort to dismantle what Trump has called the “deep state.”

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks as National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien listens in the Oval Office in December.

A man who knew presidents

Norman Bailey and his wife, Barbara, made aliya in 2011.

Norman and Barbara Bailey

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

Strategic submarines

At a time of increased threats to Israel, the procurement of three new submarines is of critical importance.

President Reuven Rivlin meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Germany

Israel warns of Europe terror threat in holiday travel advisory

"At this time, terror organizations, especially the Islamic State, are highly motivated to carry out terrorist attacks all over the world."

Passengers sitting inside an airplane [illustrative]

Netanyahu names new head of Israel's National Security Council

A former Shin Bet senior official will head the National Security Council.

Meir Ben-Shabbat

Israel doing little to promote own bid for Security Council seat

Israel – beyond making clear that it is interested in a seat – has done little else.

Members of UN Security Council during meeting at UN headquarters in New York , October 14

Former NSC chief Arad: Netanyahu should pursue defense treaty with America

Trump leak won’t stop US-Israel intelligence sharing to fight terrorism.

FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL chief Uzi Arad.