Security cabinet

Gaza hostage families declare nationwide shutdown next Sunday over 'dangerous' occupation plans

Yaniv Levi, a representative from the Histadrut, Israel's national trade union, told KAN that the union plans to meet the hostages' families on Monday to consider future actions.

People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, August 9, 2025.
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024

Smotrich: 'I lost trust that Netanyahu wants, is able to win Gaza war’

Einav Zangauker at a demonstration for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2025.

Israelis demonstrate against widened Gaza op, Smotrich declares opposition to Netanyahu's Gaza plan

MK ARYE DERI sits in the Knesset plenum. His legacy brings mostly embarrassment and shame to the State of Israel, the writer argues.

Arye Deri sits in cabinet while claiming yeshiva students sacrifice more than soldiers - opinion


Israel at War day 672: What is going on in Israel, Gaza?

IDF strikes truck carrying heavy machine gun in south Syria • Nat'l Sc. Adv. Hanegbi against Gaza City op., report says • Egypt, Qatar mediators draft new hostage deal

People rally in front of the United Nations headquarters during a "Stop Starving Gaza Now" protest amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, July 25, 2025.

Israeli Security Cabinet approves PM Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City

They adopted five principles for ending the war, namely disarming Hamas, returning hostages, demilitarizing Gaza and maintaining a security presence, and the formation of a civilian government.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

IDF will 'express our position without fear,' Zamir says on Gaza occupation debate

"The culture of debate is...a vital component of the IDF," Zamir said at a situational assessment before a critical security cabinet meeting.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said at a situational assessment, “we are dealing with matters of life and death.'

'Five IDF Divisions, five months': Netanyahu's Gaza occupation plan to defeat Hamas

The plan will likely be approved on Thursday, cabinet ministers told the 'Post,' adding that "the real question is what version of the plan will ultimately be approved."

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

'No choice but to expand Gaza op.' if talks continue to stall, source tells 'Post' - exclusive

"If there's no advance in the talks - there will be no choice but to expand the military operation," the source said.

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, July 25, 2025.

Israel yet to confirm Iran ceasefire, Netanyahu asks ministers to avoid comment

US President Donald Trump spoke with Netanyahu earlier in the day before sealing a ceasefire deal with Iran.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managing the campaign against Iran, June 16, 2025.

Israel's seven-member National Security Cabinet met regularly to discuss Iran strike, source says

The seven were the only cabinet members who knew about the expected strike prior to the full cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz attend a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Sources to 'Post': Israeli ministers told Khamenei ordered attacks on Israeli civilians

Israel conveyed a message in the last 24 hours to Iran that it would strike strategic infrastructure across the country if the Islamic Republic targets civilian population centers.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on, in a televised message following the Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

Cabinet approves immediate return of humanitarian aid in Gaza without release of hostages

The decision was made without holding a vote, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and other ministers being against the move.

 A UN staff member stands in front of humanitarian supplies for Gaza stored at Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses storing aid for Gaza, in the Egyptian border town of El-Arish, Egypt, April 8, 2025.

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Netanyahu asked Shin Bet to block Bennett from security cabinet, former chief reveals

Yoram Cohen: PM attempted to use Shin Bet to disqualify political rival • Bennett: "Yoram Cohen exposed Netanyahu's lies and paranoia about me"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)