National security

Australia’s royal commission on antisemitism to conclude hearings after Bondi Beach attack

Following the conclusion of testimony, the commission, headed by former High Court justice Virginia Bell, will convene to draft the final report, expected to be ready by December.

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, September 16, 2025.

Israel’s battle for global consciousness: Why the Sparta doctrine harms national security - opinion

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Lapid: Israel's foreign relations 'disaster,' must be considered integral part of national security

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (R) visit the scene of a shooting at the Ramot road junction in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem on September 8, 2025. PremiumPremium

The war exposed a second front: Israel's own decision-making - analysis


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.

The Defense Ministry's new rail-mounted robot designed to secure sensitive sites, including prisons, military bases, and border facilities, September 11, 2025.

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. 

(L-R): National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (illustrative)

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.

 The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bat Yam, central Israel. June 29, 2025.

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.

 Illustrative image of a cyberattack with Israeli and Iranian flags.

'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.

 Medical staff inspect the damage at an impact site, following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, at Soroka Medical Center, the city's general hospital, in Beersheba, Israel June 19, 2025.

IDF censor updates restrictions on reporting missile, drone impact sites

"Any person who prints or publishes printed matter or a publication regarding the location of a strike or hit by enemy war materiel," must submit to the military censor for approval.

 Remnants of an Iranian missile found in the Galilee.

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.