National security

Israeli ministries move to block $4.2 billion sale of ZIM over security concerns

The opposition centers on a deal approved by ZIM shareholders at the end of April under which the company would be acquired for $4.2 billion, roughly $1 billion above its current market valuation.

Zim containers are stacked just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012
 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

US President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Justice Department March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

US Justice Department seeks to lift White House ballroom injunction after shooting


India's support for Israel is not a given - opinion

Hence, there is a need for Israel to establish strong and meaningful connections with various sections of the political spectrum in India.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, raise their arms upon Netanyahu’s arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, in 2018.

Itamar Ben-Gvir denied intel briefings; calls claims 'childish'

The Telegraph report: Itamar Ben-Gvir blocked from intel briefings after leak incidents; had prior accusations of illegal photography in classified meetings.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir

Texas A&M potentially compromised US nuclear security, pulls plug on Doha campus

The university claims its decision is driven by "growing volatility' in the Middle East.

Texas A&M University campus in Qatar

Ben-Gvir's secretary granted a gun permit without qualifying - report

"The fact that I'm a woman doesn't mean I don't deserve the right to protect myself," Itamar Ben-Gvir's secretary Nili Kadosh said. 

 NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit faction in the Knesset earlier this month.

Peace agreements are not the way to protect Israel's national security - opinion

Despite the need to adapt Israel’s concept of national security to the current era there are still those who maintain that peace agreements are the solution to Israel’s strategic situation.

 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the funeral of Shimon Peres in Jerusalem, September 30, 2016.

Can Ben-Gvir ensure personal security for Israelis? - opinion

Given Ben Gvir’s ideological background and the statements he has made, it may be foolish to ignore the direction in which he is leading his ministry and the dangerous impact it could have.

 NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit faction in the Knesset earlier this month.

National service girls no longer able to approve gun permits

The National Security Ministry has been allowing National Service girls to handle interviews with applicants for gun permits. Now, this will no longer be allowed.

 People shop for weapons at Caliber 3 weapon's store in Gush Etzion, following the recent wave of terror attacks. February 1, 2023.

Far-right MK attacks c'tee. discussing domestic abuse risk in gun distribution

Far-right Otzma Yehudit MK accused the committee of preventing women from being able to protect themselves by denying them guns.

 CALIBER 3 shooting range in Gush Etzion, earlier this month: Over the past month, more than 200,000 Israelis have filed applications for gun licenses.

Hapoel Tel Aviv to ban fans who disgraced memorial ceremony for fallen police

The team's board of directors decided to revoke the subscriptions of the handful of fans involved and will refuse them the opportunity to purchase tickets for future games. 

 Hapoel Tel Aviv fans

The Palestinian Authority Is playing on the normalization court - Opinion

The United States administration is working to implement a regional initiative that includes Israeli-Saudi normalization. What would be the impacts on the region?

Udi Dekel