National security council

Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn

Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.
A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Israeli watchdogs demand state inquiry into flight security failures following flydubai attack

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director David Zini, and Israel Police Chief Daniel Levi hold a security assessment ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, published October 6, 2026.

NSC warns Israelis, Diaspora Jews about heightened antisemitism, terror threats ahead of Oct. 7

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 massacre, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

Transport Ministry rejected Shin Bet help in securing flights before flydubai hijacking - report


US: Israel trying to minimize civilian casualties

“We believe they [Israel] have been receptive to our messages in terms of trying to minimize civilian casualties,” US NSC spokesperson John Kirby said.

 John Kirby, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, November 27, 2023.

Israelis abroad urged to stay alert as Hamas calls for 'Day of Rage'

Former Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal called for Muslims and supporters to gather around the world on Friday.

 Demonstrators shout slogans at a pro-Palestinian rally held across the street from the Consulate General of Israel in New York City, US, October 9, 2023.

Russia: Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles put on combat duty

Vladimir Putin said that Sarmat missiles would be deployed for combat duty "soon."

 Intercontinental ballistic missile SS-18 Mod 5

Israelis at risk of Iranian terror attacks, kidnappings abroad - NSC

The NSC released a heatmap of travel warnings issued in the past months following several recent attempts to attack Israelis in several countries.

Iranians burn an Israeli flag during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, in Tehran, Iran May 7, 2021.

Who is new FM D-G Ronen Levy, Israel's secret envoy to the Arab world?

Levy's identity and image were kept under wraps until the announcement of his appointment due to security considerations.

 Ronen Levy, the new Foreign Ministry director-general

Hamas trying to instigate conflict in Jerusalem over Temple Mount - NSC chief Hulata

National Security Council chief Eyal Hulata says that Iran will only change nuclear policy if presented with a credible military threat.

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Israel needs a reform in national security decisions - opinion

The decision-making process for matters of national security must also be prepared for worst-case scenarios. That was not the case with Operation Breaking Dawn.

 PRIME MINISTER Yair Lapid convenes the security cabinet during Operation Breaking Dawn, in Tel Aviv.

NSC chief Hulata confirms Israeli ops in Iran in 2022

The NSC chief made it clear that Israel would act independently against the Islamic Republic regardless of Washington's view on the issue.

 Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh walk during the unveiling of "Kheibarshekan" missile at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on February 9, 2022.

Ex-NSC chief Ben Shabbat: Our oversight of Mt. Meron disaster ‘minimal’

The commission of inquiry is looking into top officials who had a potential wide view of problems leading to the disaster which killed 45 people.

 Former National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat arrives to tesitfy before the Meron Disaster Inquiry Committee, in Jerusalem, on July 10, 2022.

Travel warning for Israelis to Turkey lowers to medium after Iranian threats

The statement came 10 days after Turkish intelligence revealed that it stopped an Iranian attack against a number of Israeli tourists.

 The flags of Turkey and Israel are flown as President Isaac Herzog makes a state visit to Turkey, March 9, 2022.