Security cabinet

Israeli security officials 'frustrated' over US deal, believe Iran's economic collapse imminent

According to two sources familiar with the discussion, ministers were told that Iran's economy had deteriorated sharply under the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.

Ben-Gvir proposes arresting family members of Hezbollah terrorists

The Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers

Hamas terrorists gather during a public event in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 1, 2025.

Security cabinet to discuss renewed Gaza fighting after Hamas responds to BoP plan - report


Cabinet authorizes tax transfer to PA, minus pay-for-slay funds

The taxes and tariffs to be transferred to the PA amount to NIS 2.5b. ($700m.)

A Palestinian employee paid by the Palestinian Authority gestures as he holds money after withdrawing cash from an ATM machine outside a bank, in Gaza City

Alejandro Mayorkas, the Cuban-Jewish attorney who may head Biden's DHS

Mayorkas' ties with Israel extend beyond his family. In 2016, he spearheaded a deal to automate the sharing of cyber-data between Israel and the US.

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.

Security cabinet meets for three hours, as Hamas renews threats

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya warned that the ceasefire signed with Israel at the end of August was coming to an end soon.

Palestinians take part in a rally marking the 31st anniversary of Hamas' founding, in Gaza City

Security cabinet: Israel didn't expect Iranian cyberattack on water system

'This was an attack that goes against all codes, even in war. This is an attack that cannot be done.'

Iranian flag and cyber code [Illustrative]

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Cabinet to talk Gaza truce; Goldins: They prefer Gazan Krembo to our son

The Security Cabinet is expected to discuss whether to enter into a short-term ceasefire arrangement with Hamas, mediated by Egypt.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018

Israel decides all discussions about ICC issue are confidential

The discussions will be held in the security cabinet. A special discussion will be held this afternoon at the Foreign Ministry.

Prime Minster and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the security cabinet after convening it to discuss Gaza rockets fired at Tel Aviv

FM Katz, IDF clash on Twitter over security cabinet leak

Analysts said that the Twitter feud showed the complicated and tenuous relationship between the IDF and the political echelon.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi

Netanyahu proposes air defense system to defend against Iranian attacks

The proposal comes in the wake of warnings by the PM about Iranian aggression and a recent attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities that has been blamed on Iran.

The launching system is seen on an inactive version of Israel's air defense system, David's Sling, jointly developed with the United States, at a media event during a joint exercise between the two counties in Hatzor air base near Tel Aviv February 25, 2016

Security cabinet to meet as US-China trade friction escalates

Massive Chinese investments in Israel is ongoing bone of contention between Jerusalem and Washington.

Previous transportation minister Israel Katz and employees of the China Railway Engineering Corporation take part in an event in 2017 marking the beginning of underground construction work of the Tel Aviv light rail, using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)