National security council

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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026|ByREUTERS

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

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.

JANUARY 1, 2026|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.

DECEMBER 15, 2025|ByTZVI JASPER

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Israel, Lebanon hold first senior-level talks in decades as US pushes engagement

An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the Israeli representative spoke directly with the Lebanese representative and that another meeting is expected to take place soon.

DECEMBER 3, 2025|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Israelis advised to leave Sinai amid terror threat

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

APRIL 22, 2012ByYAAKOV KATZ

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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