Security cabinet

Netanyahu instructs NSC to appoint overseer, probe security aspects of flydubai hijacking

The Transportation Ministry rejected responsibility for conducting intelligence background checks on foreign airline pilots.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, January 3, 2023
National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit party chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, arrives to submit the Otzma Yehudit party list to the Central Elections Committee ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to demand extradition of flydubai pilot to Israel after attempted terror hijacking

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Hamas sees demilitarization talks as strategy to 'trap Israel,' Zini warns security cabinet

Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party head Bezalel Smotrich at the primary count, Jerusalem, July 26, 2026.

Smotrich demands revote on Gaza reconstruction plan that he backed


No matter how big, Israel's defense budget alone can't provide security

Former INSS head says security is dependent on a diplomatic process, not just budgetary increase.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir embrace ahead of the 2023 budget vote.

Ben-Gvir reportedly slammed for questioning why surrendering Hamas men were arrested, not killed

Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in Gaza's Khan Yunis April 3, 2024

Netanyahu accuses hostage negotiators of lying to public - report

The war cabinet met on Sunday evening for the first time in 12 days to discuss the issue of the hostages.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 31, 2024.

For Israel's future, the stalling of the Haredi draft must end - editorial

Why should some able-bodied young men and women be asked to risk their lives for the collective while other equally able-bodied members of that collective are not asked to do the same?

 HAREDI MEN clash with police during a protest  in Jerusalem, following the arrest of an IDF recruit who failed to comply with his draft orders, last month

New Hope chief Gideon Sa’ar announces he’s quitting government

Gideon Sa’ar stressed that he and his party tried to get the government to change its approach to the war.

 MK Gideon Sa'ar announces he's leaving the government. March 25, 2024

Security cabinet approves delegation for hostage negotiations in Qatar

At the security cabinet meeting, verbal blows were exchanged between several members of the government during a discussion on military leadership appointments..

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir (2R) and Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman (R) attend a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on January 3, 2023.

Cabinet meeting on Hamas demands delayed again, following Friday mishap - report

This report follows an already delayed cabinet decision. The cabinet meeting on Hamas's demands was adjourned early Friday because it was scheduled too close to the beginning of Shabbat.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Sunday's cabinet meeting.

Defense Minister Gallant storms out of cabinet meeting: 'Stop disturbing me!'

The heated situation in the cabinet comes as tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant have continued to grow during the war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz hold a joint press conference at the Defense Ministry, in Tel Aviv, November 11, 2023.

Israel sets aside 9 billion for IDF reservists in 2024 war budget

"The reservists will receive the money without delay. They are true heroes," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Israeli forces at the Mitkan Adam army base on November 2, 2023

Israeli ministers attack IDF chief in raucous cabinet meeting

Several ministers expressed outrage that supporters of the Disengagement were being considered for an inquiry about October 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.