Tzachi Hanegbi

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he meets members of the public at a mall, ahead of Israel’s national election, in Ramla, Israel October 19, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, September 28, 2023

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Israel must act against Hezbollah, but only after Hamas - Israel security adviser

Israel’s enemies want to see it make the mistake of spreading itself to thin, Hanegbi said, was he explained that Israel doesn’t want to fall into that trap.

 National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks during a statement to the media at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 14, 2023

Israel publicly thanks Qatar for 'crucial humanitarian intervention'

"I’m pleased to say that Qatar is becoming an essential party and stakeholder in the facilitation of humanitarian solutions," Hanegbi said in a post on the social media platform X.

 National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks during a statement to the media at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 14, 2023

PA, Israel talking about Palestinian component of Saudi deal - Hanegbi

“This Saudi deal requires a dialogue with the Palestinians" National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi stated.

 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed Bin Salman speaks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during the China-Arab summit in Riyadh, last week.

Israel will act against Iranian nuclear pursuit, uranium enrichment

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi stated there "would not be any choice” but to act if Iran enriches uranium at above 60%.

 National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi attends the Herzliya Conference, on May 23, 2023.

Smotrich ignores national security plea for NIS 200m. for Arab sector

The money, which was passed by the previous government and a continuation of funding from the previous Netanyahu government, seeks to address the issue of a lack of education in the Arab sector.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen addressing a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.

Refusing IDF service over judicial reform isn't reasonable - editorial

The protesters abhor this government’s attempts to change the judicial status quo, and their demonstrations must be allowed. But refusing to serve in the IDF is a step too far.

 Members of the security forces stand guard as people demonstrate on 'Day of Disruption' in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 11, 2023.

Hanegbi: Israel’s foreign policy shaped by its battle with Iran

Iran and additional normalization deals with Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia are a top priority for Israel, Hanegbi said.

A man holds up a poster of the late Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani next to a burning Israeli flag as Iranians attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022

Israeli ministers at White House amid concern of US-Iran interim deal

A senior diplomatic source said that the Biden administration wants to be able to say it kept its campaign promise to return to the Iran deal.

 The White House is seen from the top of the Washington Monument April 3, 2003.

Israel slams dangerous docking of two Iranian warships in Brazil

Two Iranian warships docked in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after Brazil granted permission despite pressure from the US to bar them.

Iranian military ship Iris Makran navigates on the coast of Rio de Janeiro as a Brazilian flag flutters in Copacabana Beach, Brazil, February 27, 2023.

Israel: 84% enrichment means it’s now or never to stop Iran

Tzachi Hanegbi: “The world now acknowledges what we have tried to explain for so many years that Iran’s efforts are not for civilian use.”

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.