National security

Israel's security tied to diplomatic standing, 'but not at cost of our fighters,' says Ben-Gvir

“I think there’s a great importance to our diplomatic relations and connections,” Ben Gvir said in response to a question submitted by The Jerusalem Post.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yishai Fleisher at an English-speaking election campaign event for his far-right Otzma Yehudit party at the Tel Aviv International Salon, Monday, October 12, 2026.
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Winner, Chairman, Bithonistim

Israel must prepare for emerging threats from Turkey and armed groups at home, says IDSF chairman

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

Habithonistim leadership meet with Defense Minister Israel Katz

New front for ‘The Security Guys’: Fighting antisemitism and defending Israel’s future


Politics has become a personality contest. Voters need to look at the record instead - opinion

In the age of celebrity politics, judge leaders by actual results. Politics has become a personality contest. That is exactly why voters need to look past the sound bites, and at the record

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Two arrested in London over suspected Iran-linked national security offenses

London's Metropolitan Police said the investigation into two suspects is linked to Iran but not to attacks targeting Jewish and Iranian communities earlier this year.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

With Eisenkot, Israel can defeat Iran, ex-Mossad official and Yashar list member Bachar says

Now on Eisenkot’s list, she believes her party is well positioned to triumph in the October elections and “make Israel great again.”

Portrait of Yashar party member former Shin Bet and Mossad official Dvora Bachar with Yashar head Gadi Eisenkott, August 12, 2026.

'Blow to Israel's security': Ben-Gvir slams High Court directive allowing Nukhba terrorists visits

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the High Court directive allowing visits to Nukhba terrorists would directly harm Israel’s security deterrence.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 31, 2025.

Israelis, Jews abroad face heightened terror threat as High Holy Days near, NSC warns

The National Security Council warned that Iran and its proxies remain the leading global terror threat to Israelis and Jews, while stressing that no new travel warnings were issued.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.

War of trust: Foreign influence campaigns target Israel's election, exposing the public - analysis

As Israel heads to polls, foreign influence campaigns are growing while the state’s defenses remain dangerously fragmented

Israel’s October 27 election will take place amid growing concerns over foreign influence campaigns seeking to undermine public trust and confidence in the democratic process.
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Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister

Otzma Yehudit's book reportedly summarizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s accomplishments as a minister and as the party’s chairman.

The cover of Ben-Gvir's new book "The minister who didn't stop."

Australia’s royal commission on antisemitism to conclude hearings after Bondi Beach attack

Following the conclusion of testimony, the commission, headed by former High Court justice Virginia Bell, will convene to draft the final report, expected to be ready by December.

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Israel’s battle for global consciousness: Why the Sparta doctrine harms national security - opinion

we lose the battle over global consciousness, Israel’s national security will be gravely weakened.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, September 16, 2025.

Lapid: Israel's foreign relations 'disaster,' must be considered integral part of national security

Lapid said Israel's diplomatic relationships could bolster its access to advanced weapons, intelligence cooperation, technology, energy, scientific partnerships and global markets.

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.