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.”

 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

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

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


Kirby: Safe to assume Hamas is still weaponizing sexual violence

“Sadly I think it's safe to assume that they are still using sexual violence as a weapon," said United States National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.

John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, February 17, 2023.

Israel raises threat level against travel to 80 countries due to Gaza war

“We can’t say don’t go, what we can say is that Israelis should weigh where they go,” an NSC official said.

 A map detailing the threat level for traveling Israelis across the globe

US: Israel trying to minimize civilian casualties

“We believe they [Israel] have been receptive to our messages in terms of trying to minimize civilian casualties,” US NSC spokesperson John Kirby said.

 John Kirby, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, November 27, 2023.

Israelis abroad urged to stay alert as Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage'

Former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal called for Muslims and supporters to gather around the world on Friday.

 Demonstrators shout slogans at a pro-Palestinian rally held across the street from the Consulate General of Israel in New York City, US, October 9, 2023.

Russia: Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles put on combat duty

Vladimir Putin said that Sarmat missiles would be deployed for combat duty "soon."

 Intercontinental ballistic missile SS-18 Mod 5

Israelis at risk of Iranian terror attacks, kidnappings abroad - NSC

The NSC released a heatmap of travel warnings issued in the past months following several recent attempts to attack Israelis in several countries.

Iranians burn an Israeli flag during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, in Tehran, Iran May 7, 2021.

Who is new FM D-G Ronen Levy, Israel's secret envoy to the Arab world?

Levy's identity and image were kept under wraps until the announcement of his appointment due to security considerations.

 Ronen Levy, the new Foreign Ministry director-general

Hamas trying to instigate conflict in Jerusalem over Temple Mount - NSC chief Hulata

National Security Council chief Eyal Hulata says that Iran will only change nuclear policy if presented with a credible military threat.

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Israel needs a reform in national security decisions - opinion

The decision-making process for matters of national security must also be prepared for worst-case scenarios. That was not the case with Operation Breaking Dawn.

 PRIME MINISTER Yair Lapid convenes the security cabinet during Operation Breaking Dawn, in Tel Aviv.

NSC chief Hulata confirms Israeli ops in Iran in 2022

The NSC chief made it clear that Israel would act independently against the Islamic Republic regardless of Washington's view on the issue.

 Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh walk during the unveiling of "Kheibarshekan" missile at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on February 9, 2022.