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National Security Council issues threat warning to Israelis abroad amid Iran strikes

Israel’s National Security Council urged Israelis worldwide to heighten precautions, warning of possible Iranian-linked attacks following Israeli-US strikes on the Islamic Regime.

|ByJAMES GENN
The National Security Council issues a warning to Israelis abroad amid risk of Iranian terror attacks reacting to Israeli and US strikes, February 28, 2026.
World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier

Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts, which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the UN.

|ByREUTERS
IDF soldiers prepare for Remembrance Day at the graves of fallen soldiers at the Har Herzl military cemetery, April 23, 2023.

Knesset bill seeks military burial for Israelis whose suicide tied to IDF service

Under the proposal, discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives as a result of combat stress or other psychological harm incurred during service would be eligible for military burial.

|ByAVI SOLOMON
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Gov't issues warnings for Israelis abroad to avoid unsecured public events after Sydney massacre

The guidelines caution against attending unsecured public events and remind Israelis to remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals to local security authorities.

|ByTZVI JASPER

PM appoints Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amidror as new NSC head

Amidror opposed Gaza evacuation, called for re-taking the region during Cast Lead.

MARCH 9, 2011ByHERB KEINON
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A salute to Uzi Arad

The outgoing National Security Council chairman is a short-tempered man who holds a steady, long-term view of things.

MARCH 5, 2011ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
The Jerusalem Post

PMO: Bad press won’t impact decision on NSC post

'Haaretz' reported that Amidror told a conference soldiers should kill anyone who gets in the way of completing their mission.

MARCH 3, 2011ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN
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Dan Shapiro to be named US envoy to Israel

Shaprio advised Obama on Middle East issues and coordinated Jewish outreach during the 2008 presidential campaign.

FEBRUARY 23, 2011ByHILARY LEILA KRIEGER
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MKs may bar Uzi Arad from Knesset for missing meetings

"The disrespect that Arad displays toward the Knesset does serious harm to democratic rule in Israel," says Knesset official Robert Ilatov.

DECEMBER 27, 2010ByREBECCA ANNA STOIL
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Abrams: Bush never agreed to take 100,000 refugees

Former National Security Council member refutes claim Olmert made in Geneva Initiative speech.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN
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'Corrupt' aide to Karzai on CIA payroll

Afghan pres. secured Mohammed Salehi's release from prison.

AUGUST 26, 2010ByJPOST.COM STAFF, AP
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NSC head: US supports Israel's safety

Arad: US support for Mideast non-proliferation not a change in policy.

JULY 13, 2010ByREBECCA ANNA STOIL
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US: Proximity talks narrowed gaps

Palestinian Authority plays down reports of progress.

JULY 4, 2010ByHILARY LEILA KRIEGER IN WASHINGTON, TOVAH LA
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MKs call for probe of NSC inaction on flotilla

Knesset concerned tensions between National Security Council and Defense Ministry, IDF impacted Israel’s response to the Gaza flotilla.

JUNE 18, 2010ByREBECCA ANNA STOIL
The Jerusalem Post