Meir Ben-Shabbat

What’s next for Gilad Erdan after his high-profile return from the UN?

Former Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan joins the Misgav Institute for National Security, the leading center for diplomacy and international cooperation.

 Gilad Erdan speaks to delegates after a voting on a US ceasefire resolution for the Gaza war during a UN Security Council meeting
 THEN-NATIONAL security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, heading an Israeli delegation, delivers a statement upon arrival in Bahrain, in 2020.

Israel needs creative maneuvering to ensure regional security - opinion

 Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with then-Mossad director Yossi Cohen at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, Israel on October 15, 2015

Netanyahu's most trusted security advisors oppose judicial reform - analysis

 (L-R) Incoming NSC head Dr. Eyal Hulata, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and retired NSC head Meir Ben-Shabbat posing at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

Bennett, top Israeli chiefs hold event for retired NSC head


New National Security Adviser Hulata meets with counterpart in Moscow

The meeting was part of Hulata's preparation for the job with Departing National Security Meir Ben-Shabbat, who attended, as well.

Meir Ben Shabbat and Nikolay Patrushev meet

'Blocking Iran is the highest priority' - ex-NSC chief Ben Shabbat

Ex-NSC chief Meir Ben Shabbat was a top adviser to Netanyahu. Nevertheless, he received bipartisan support at a Knesset panel.

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi receives the endorsement decree for his presidency from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran

National Security Council head Meir Ben Shabbat to end term in August

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett thanked Ben Shabbat for his service as the head of the National Security Council, noting his contribution to Israel's national security.

Israeli National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, who led the Israeli delegation, speaks during a visit to Rabat, Morocco, December 22, 2020.

Bennett considering Yair Naveh as next national security adviser

Naveh, 63, was the highest-ranking religious Zionist in the IDF. He was the head of the IDF's Home Front Command and Central Command, before serving as deputy chief of staff in 2010-2014.

THEN-IDF DEPUTY CHIEF Maj.-Gen. Yair Naveh speaks during the seventh annual International INSS Conference in Tel Aviv, last year.

Who will be the next Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF chiefs? - analysis

Mossad chief Yossi Cohen must be replaced in June. Cohen’s term was extended before the elections and Netanyahu has already said he wants the current deputy Mossad chief, to succeed him.

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat speaks before joining an Israeli-US delegation to Bahrain, October 18, 2020

Israel, US to hold first virtual Strategic Consultative Group meeting

“The discussion will focus on regional issues, building on the close consultations between the two sides over the past several months.”

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat speaks before joining an Israeli-US delegation to Bahrain, October 18, 2020

Who is Bibi's Iran project manager - Yossi Cohen or Meir Ben Shabbat? -analysis

Whatever Biden’s timeline is for moving forward on the Iran issue – be it before Tehran’s June elections or at a later date – the identity of the Israeli emissary has become clouded as time goes by.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran at the weekly cabinet meeting

Sullivan, Ben-Shabbat holding dialogue on Iran

The officials agreed to continue to discuss the matter during a phone call on Thursday, their second since US President Joe Biden’s inauguration last month.

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL head Meir Ben-Shabbat attends a state audit committee meeting at the Knesset in 2018

Israel and US officials to hold first talks on Iran, Abraham Accords

Biden has said that if Tehran resumed strict compliance with the 2015 agreement, Washington would rejoin it.

IRGC siezes ship near Bu Musa Island, Iran

Western Wall Rabbi thanks Kushner for his dedication to Israel

"This is incontrovertible proof of the connection between the Jewish nation and Jerusalem," Rabinowitz said to Kushner.

Jared Kushner receiving his gift with the attendees at the Western Wall, December 21, 2020.

'Salam, Shalom': UAE newspaper higlights similarities between countries

On Monday, Israeli and American officials flew to Abu Dhabi to meet with UAE officials in friendship, and to discuss further details within the agreement.

Israeli National Security Advisor Meir Ben-Shabbat, U.S. President's senior adviser Jared Kushner and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of United Arab Emirates Anwar Gargash hold a meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates August 31, 2020.