National security council

Israelis, Jews abroad face heightened terror threat as High Holy Days near, NSC warns

The National Security Council warned that Iran and its proxies remain the leading global terror threat to Israelis and Jews, while stressing that no new travel warnings were issued.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.
SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council

 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

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

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

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


UN elects new Security Council members, Israel plans to run for 2018-2019

Ethiopia, Bolivia, Sweden, Kazakhstan and one of Italy or the Netherlands are to be non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2017-2018 term.

A  vote in the United Nations Security Council headquarters in New York

Netanyahu names new NSC head, one of few not from intelligence community

Four of the previous heads came from the ranks of the Mossad: Cohen, Ephraim Halevi, Ilan Mizrahi and Arad. Two others, Amidror and Dani Arditi, held senior positions in Military Intelligence.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Avriel Bar-Yosef

The formulation of a counterterrorism strategy

The moderate Muslim majority must rise against the loud and dangerous minority that is hijacking Islam from them.

World Trade Center in New York hit by hijacked plane on September 11, 2001

Ban Ki-moon: Israel must take steps for peace, freeze settlement activity

“I strongly urge the incoming government to reaffirm Israel's commitment to the two-state solution,” UN chief says.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns of jihadi threats to Jewish, Israeli targets in Europe

Terror threat to Israelis in Africa has risen, travel advisory says.

Travel agency in Jerusalem

Sparking interest

A recent immigrant draws on his experience in national security to host seminars on global events and their impact on Israel.

Norman Bailey (far right), at one of his group discussions

'Turkey hurting NATO by undermining Israel ties'

Deputy NSC head Lerman risks antagonizing Turks by stating that Kurds historically have been allies and can help regional stability.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 311 (R)

Lindenstrauss to slam PM, Barak on flotilla

Several Turks were killed, several IDF soldiers were injured in trying to commandeer the flotilla.

IDF intercepts flotilla ship 311

NSC can resolve DM, FM defense sale disputes

Gov't authorizes National Security Council to resolve disputes between 2 ministries following delays in resolving disputes.

The Namer armored personnel carrier

IDF failing to inform Foreign Ministry on key issues

Army is concerned that information shared with Foreign Ministry will be leaked, State Comptroller writes in his report.

Gantz with other IDF officers 390