National security
Israel Prison Service officers sent to crocodile farm to review plan for croc-surrounded prison
The concept, intended for terrorist prisoners, is meant to reduce escape attempts and save millions of shekels annually in personnel costs.
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
White House documents America’s decline as a global power - opinion
Trump’s strategy exposes Netanyahu’s dangerous miscalculation - opinion
FIFA-Iran LGBTQ+ game, Ben-Gvir sparks outrage with noose pin - December 8, 2025
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'Danger to Israel’s national security': Elmakayes warns against Gofman's Mossad appointment
Elmakayes was 17 when Shin Bet detained him for over a year after intelligence officers from the IDF's 210th Division, then headed by Gofman, passed him classified information to publish on Telegram.
Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges
Some critical Israeli sites were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including Beersheba's medical center, the Haifa Bazan oil refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Inside a Hezbollah tunnel: LAF shows deserted terror hideout to international media
The tunnel contained what appeared to be a small medical room, a kitchen, a ventilation system, water tanks, and preserved food supplies.
State comptroller calls out Netanyahu for national security failure ahead of Oct. 7 attack
According to Englman, the absence of such a national security strategy was a serious contributor to being blindsided by Hamas's invasion on October 7.
Netanyahu dismisses national security chief over disputes on Qatar strike, Gaza operations
Tzachi Hanegbi: Tenure as National Security Council head will end today, October 7 failures demand investigation • PM appoints NSC deputy as acting chief
Israel unveils rail-mounted robot to guard borders, bases, and prisons
Defense officials described the project as a breakthrough in Israel’s efforts to protect against both external and internal threats.
Inside meeting on Israel's Gaza plan: Nat'l Security Adv. opposes Netanyahu in rare move - N12
N12 noted that Hanegbi's opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exceedingly rare.
Comptroller annual report: 67% of public complaints about Israel-Hamas War justified
The annual report is an important indicator of where public dissatisfaction lies, and can indicate to the government specific improvement points.
National Cyber Directorate urges immediate action to secure cameras amid heightened security risks
"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.
'Iran’s indiscriminate fire at civilians is a war crime,' NSC chief tells 'Post' - interview
“Israel strikes only targets that serve Iran’s military apparatus. There is no attack on purely civilian sites that do not contribute to the military operation," said Hanegbi.
