National security council

Knesset bill seeks military burial for Israelis whose suicide tied to IDF service

Under the proposal, discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives as a result of combat stress or other psychological harm incurred during service would be eligible for military burial.

IDF soldiers prepare for Remembrance Day at the graves of fallen soldiers at the Har Herzl military cemetery, April 23, 2023.
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.

Gov't issues warnings for Israelis abroad to avoid unsecured public events after Sydney massacre

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Israel, Lebanon hold first senior-level talks in decades as US pushes engagement

US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus listens to statements following a meeting with Lebanon's president at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on August 26, 2025.

Israel sends diplomats to Lebanon for ceasefire body meeting for first time


The formulation of a counterterrorism strategy

The moderate Muslim majority must rise against the loud and dangerous minority that is hijacking Islam from them.

World Trade Center in New York hit by hijacked plane on September 11, 2001

Ban Ki-moon: Israel must take steps for peace, freeze settlement activity

“I strongly urge the incoming government to reaffirm Israel's commitment to the two-state solution,” UN chief says.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns of jihadi threats to Jewish, Israeli targets in Europe

Terror threat to Israelis in Africa has risen, travel advisory says.

Travel agency in Jerusalem

Sparking interest

A recent immigrant draws on his experience in national security to host seminars on global events and their impact on Israel.

Norman Bailey (far right), at one of his group discussions

'Turkey hurting NATO by undermining Israel ties'

Deputy NSC head Lerman risks antagonizing Turks by stating that Kurds historically have been allies and can help regional stability.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 311 (R)

Lindenstrauss to slam PM, Barak on flotilla

Several Turks were killed, several IDF soldiers were injured in trying to commandeer the flotilla.

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NSC can resolve DM, FM defense sale disputes

Gov't authorizes National Security Council to resolve disputes between 2 ministries following delays in resolving disputes.

The Namer armored personnel carrier

IDF failing to inform Foreign Ministry on key issues

Army is concerned that information shared with Foreign Ministry will be leaked, State Comptroller writes in his report.

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Israel’s Sinai warning falls on deaf ears

Tourists stay put on beaches while Egyptian officials accuse Israel of harming industry.

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Israelis advised to leave Sinai amid terror threat

Counterterrorism Bureau warns of immediate terror threat against Israelis vacationing in Egyptian peninsula.

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