National security council

Israelis shouldn't enter country through Jordan, Egypt's Sinai borders, NSC says

Private initiatives have emerged to help Israelis trapped abroad to enter the locked-down country through Jordan and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.

 People cross to Egypt through the Taba Border Crossing, during the summer holiday, in the southern Israeli city of Eilat, August 6, 2023
 Travelers are seen at the departure hall of the Ben-Gurion Airport on April 4, 2023; illustrative

NSC issues warning for Israelis abroad following airstrikes on Iran

 MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: People attend a Pro-Palestinian demonstration with Palestinian flags and banners as they march from downtown Montreal to the Consulate General of Israel in support of Palestinians in Montreal, Canada on October 13, 2023.

National Security Council issues travel warning for Jews, Israelis in Canada

 US President Donald Trump gestures, while he boards Air Force One, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.

White House National Security Council slashes staff in dramatic restructuring, sources say


NSC warns Israelis travelling to Eurovision to conceal Jewish, Israeli symbols

The NSC's directives come two days after 70 former Eurovision participants penned an open letter demanding Israel not be allowed to take part.

 Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

NSC reportedly twice blocks designating Qatar as state sponsor of terror - N12

The bill was initiated by Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, and MK Moshe Saada, both members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.

 Hamas terrorists in front of Qatar flag and background (illustrative).

Hide your flags: NSC warns Israelis abroad over Palestinian 'day of rage'

The NSC instructed Israelis to remain vigilant and alert authorities in the event of an emergency.

 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.

Conquering Gaza a 'fantasy' due to insufficient manpower, IDF chief tells cabinet - report

While two sources denied that Zamir had made the comments, a third source confirmed the veracity of the statements to the 'Post.'

 Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir will meet with the heads of authorities in the Gaza Envelope

Ex-NSC chief Ben Shabbat: Road to dethroning Hamas in Gaza could require temporary chaos

Top Israeli lawyers debate if ICC can be reasoned with over war crimes debate.

 Meir Ben Shabbat is seen at the Knesset on November 6, 2018.

NSC source to 'Post': Hamas is becoming increasingly dominant in foreign arena

These remarks come after the NSC issued travel warnings for Israelis abroad on Tuesday, ahead of the spring holidays and summer vacations.

A member of Hamas's military wing in the Gaza Strip. November 14, 2021.

Israelis at risk of terror attacks by Hamas, Iran proxies abroad, NSC says

The assessment focuses on key trends in global terrorist activity that may constitute a risk to Israelis abroad.

 A person burns an Israeli flag as Iranians take part in the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2025

Israel ‘at a crossroads’ between victory or capitulation to Hamas, Smotrich says

National Security Cabinet will meet to set a mandate for the negotiating team over phase two of the deal.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala describes harrowing detention in Iran's Evin prison

'Their game is to give you hope and then use your hope to break you,' Sala said, adding, 'I am not going back to Iran, at least as long as there is the Islamic Republic.'

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (R) and released journalist Cecelia Sala (L) embrace upon her return, January 8, 2025.

Israel faces the risk of a war with Turkey - opinion

The Knesset must act swiftly to equip Israel’s leaders with the tools to set policy to meet the challenges posed by a resurgent Turkey and other emerging threats.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi attend a news conference in Jerusalem. Israeli national security decision-making remains disproportionately dominated by the IDF, says the writer.

'They were looking for Israelis': Israeli attacked by German tourist in Thailand - report 

Ilay additionally reportedly sustained a wound to his eye after one of his assailants attacked him. He also suffered from swollen ribs.

Phuket, Thailand