National security council

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

A senior diplomat once captured Israel’s foreign relations for me in just four words: “The good is improving; the bad is deteriorating.”

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

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

Ben Ezra has over thirty years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, the prime minister announced, adding that he had led the development of the "Arrow-3" air defense system.

|ByTZVI JASPER
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

The procedure for evacuating Israelis abroad since March 2024 sets out an inter-agency process for collaboration between various bodies to ensure that Israelis abroad can be returned to Israel.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A POLICE officer stands guard in front of the Jewish Museum on Nieuwe Amstelstraat in Amsterdam on March 14, 2026.

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.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Israelis advised to leave Sinai amid terror threat

Counterterrorism bureau warns of immediate terror threat against Israelis vacationing in Egyptian peninsula.

APRIL 21, 2012ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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'Israel must be ready to strike Iran if talks fail'

National Security Council head Amidror: Netanyahu didn't travel to US to set red lines, receive green light for Iran strike.

MARCH 7, 2012ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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Eiland: Hezbollah conflict unlikely in 'foreseeable future'

Former Nat'l Security Council head says projected quiet is a positive effect of Syrian turmoil; Israeli deterrence in Lebanon is working.

JUNE 20, 2011ByHERB KEINON
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Cabinet gives nod to Amidror at NSC, okays elderly housing

Absorption packages for Tunisian immigrants get approval funding approved; plan will lead to 5,000 residential units for elderly.

MARCH 28, 2011ByHERB KEINON
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Gov’t set to approve plan to help Tunisian olim

Cabinet to discuss aid after "Islamization and increase of anti-Semitism" in Tunisia, appoint Amidror as head of National Security Council.

MARCH 27, 2011ByHERB KEINON
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PM will convene security council to formulate Gaza plan

Netanyahu says "no country would absorb rockets on cities" and its people, "we will firmly, decisively defend our citizens."

MARCH 23, 2011ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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Amidror slams rabbis who encourage insubordination

“If we heed those rabbis, we will damage Israel’s national security...and bring down the State of Israel,” new NSC head says.

MARCH 16, 2011ByJONAH MANDEL
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Dan Shapiro named next US ambassador

White House officially announces that Obama adviser on Middle East issues to take up diplomatic position.

MARCH 10, 2011ByJPOST.COM STAFF, HILARY LEILA KRIEGER
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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
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