National security

Florida man indicted for federal hate crimes in attempted mass shooting targeting Jews at AIPAC

According to court records, Pemberton armed himself with an AR-15 kitted with a silencer and traveled to an AIPAC office on 23 Dec, 2024, where he attempted to target the organization's employees. 

A police officer carries a weapon as he helps after two City of Miami police officers were shot on October 09, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Two City of Miami police officers were shot in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood during an investigation.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

A-G deputies warn Ben-Gvir over alleged pattern of blocking police promotions

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

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

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

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


Knesset passes law to require gov't to formulate national security policy

Behind the law is the idea that often Israeli governments let politics and short-term considerations govern their major decisions.

 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Israel not prioritizing Iran, beating Hamas won’t end Gaza extremism, former security advisor says

"The absolute damage Israel has caused and exacted from Hamas is unprecedented compared to any other enemy Israel has fought," said Dr. Eyal Hulata.

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist displays guns on the day of the handover of hostages,  in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Sweden’s national security advisor quits hours into job after explicit Grindr pics sent to gov't

Tobias Thyberg was in the new role for less than 12 hours before he resigned.

Tobias Thyberg

Ben-Gvir tours Florida in first official US visit

Ben-Gvir's office stated that the visit aimed to strengthen ties between Israel and the Jewish diaspora and to learn from US law enforcement practices.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Florida on April 21, 2025.

Police question Gilad Kariv on suspicion of leaking confidential documents

Kariv was previously linked to a leak from a June 2023 committee where PM Netanyahu downplayed warnings from security officials about the implications of the anti-judicial reform protests.

 MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 11, 2025.

Israel's security is America's security. Americans should not ignore that - opinion

American regional security depends on Israel transforming its tactical victories against Hamas. The last thing Israel needs is internal strife that contributes to regional destabilization.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump attend a joint news conference in the White House in February. Says the writer: Perhaps Trump can tell Netanyahu, ‘Bibi, I really can really empathize with your political problems, but you are undermining our negotiations with Hamas.'

Israelis at risk of terror attacks by Hamas, Iran proxies abroad, NSC says

The assessment focuses on key trends in global terrorist activity that may constitute a risk to Israelis abroad.

 A person burns an Israeli flag as Iranians take part in the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2025

Shin Bet, Netanyahu dismiss report of secret police investigation

The Prime Minister's Office noted it had not been notified of the investigation. The office of the national security minister accused Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

 Israelis clash with police during a protest against the decision of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025.

National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows

In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.

 Israeli security forces guard at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem, from where Palestinian terror convicts will be released later today as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, February 15, 2025.

The US intelligence community and its hidden enemies - opinion

The significance of Gabbard’s potential appointment extends to its impact on national security, foreign policy, and the organizational structure of American intelligence.

 Tulsi Gabbard