National security

Israel's American dilemma: We love America, but stop running our war

Young Israelis remain deeply grateful for American support, but many are increasingly questioning its influence over Israeli decision-making

Young Israelis are trying to understand is whether the relationship that has defined Israeli security for decades will look the same in the decades ahead.Premium
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.

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

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.

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

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


Security cabinet expected to debate economic gestures for Palestinians to bolster PA

Possible economic gestures include developing the Gaza marine natural gas field and the construction of industrial zones inside the West Bank.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet meeting on April 6, 2023

Israeli public becoming less optimistic about national security - poll

The Israeli Voice Index found that most Israelis are dissatisfied with the government's handling of nearly every field.

 IDF soldiers cast their votes in a ballot box of the Golan Brigade 474 for Israel's general election at the Sa'ar military base in central Golan Heights on November 1, 2022.

Itamar Ben-Gvir's ministry name change cost Israelis up to NIS 3 million

The frequent name changes of ministries in recent years have cost the public millions of shekels.

 Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen holding a press conference, on March 20, 2023.

Otzma Yehudit MK cancels all National Security Committee meetings in protest of gov't

Ben-Gvir announced last week that his party was not going to attend Knesset votes until it is given "significant influence" over the government's national security policy.

 Committee head Zvika Fogel leads a National Security Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 27, 2023.

Ben-Gvir: Combat reservists, firefighters don't need interview for gun license

The new regulations would need to be brought before the Knesset National Security Committee for approval.

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses the Knesset plenum last week. The minister is obligated to act to promote the best interests of the public, with no bias, say the writers.

US Homeland security chief announces artificial intelligence task force

Mayorkas said the Artificial Intelligence Task Force would also explore how AI could be used to do a better job of doing work like screening cargo.

Alejandro Mayorkas, US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security gestures as he speaks during the annual Cyberweek conference at Tel Aviv University, Israel June 20, 2016.

US classified intelligence leak was carried out by young gun enthusiast - report

"He's fit. He's strong. He's armed. He's trained. Just about everything you can expect out of some sort of crazy movie," said one person of the perpetrator

3D printed models of people working on computers and padlock are seen in front of a displayed DATA LEAKING words and binary code in this picture illustration taken, February 1, 2022.

Ben-Gvir forbids police chief from attending gov't meetings - report

Ben-Gvir's comments to Shabtai come just days after the national security minister received approval for his prized new national guard force.

 NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai attend the opening of a new police station in the Negev.

Israeli, Ethiopian think tanks sign national security MOU

Israel hopes to provide Israeli technology to Ethiopia so it can better manage its natural resources.

 JCPA President Dan Diker and Director-General Yehiel Leiter exchange signatures on the memorandum of understanding with Dr. Desalegn Ambaw Belete, executive director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs

Soldier sentenced to 27 months in jail for leaking secrets, IDF intel

The soldier had been arrested and interrogated by the Shin Bet and the police, along with a variety of other civilians back in March and April 2022.

 IDF troops are seen operating across the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave on March 11, 2023