Tzachi Hanegbi

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he meets members of the public at a mall, ahead of Israel’s national election, in Ramla, Israel October 19, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, September 28, 2023

'I will vote for Liberman,' Netanyahu's ex-NSC head, Likud stalwart Tzachi Hanegbi declares

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

Gov't unanimously approves Shmuel Ben Ezra's appointment to National Security Council

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief


Ex-NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi slams haredi draft bill, warns it endangers Israel’s future

"The IDF needs an additional thousand fighters," he continued. "The proposed law, as is, does not advance this goal; it enables dodging, and endangers the future of the state."

 Former National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Israel cannot wait for state investigation into October 7 failures - editorial

National Security Council head Tzahi Hanegbi was ousted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stunning the country. Hanegbi demanded an investigation into October 7 in his resignation statement.

Outgoing supreme court justice Yosef Elron, president Yitzhak Amit and Supreme court justices a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025.

Netanyahu dismisses national security chief over disputes on Qatar strike, Gaza operations

Tzachi Hanegbi: Tenure as National Security Council head will end today, October 7 failures demand investigation • PM appoints NSC deputy as acting chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, September 28, 2023

Where is Hanegbi? Conflicting reports cast doubts over Israel-Syria peace talks

Arab media reports that Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, while Israeli officials say he is in the US with Netanyahu.

NATIONAL SECURITY Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi issues a statement to the media in Tel Aviv, in late October. Just days before the October 7 attacks, he said in an interview: ‘Hamas is very, very restrained and understands the implications of further defiance.’

Israel denies claim that Syria's Sharaa met top Israeli official Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi

Syrian outlet Al-Jumhuriya claimed the meeting took place on Monday, Israel responded that Hanegbi is in Washington as part of Netanyahu’s delegation visiting the White House.

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

'Iran’s indiscriminate fire at civilians is a war crime,' NSC chief tells 'Post' - interview

“Israel strikes only targets that serve Iran’s military apparatus. There is no attack on purely civilian sites that do not contribute to the military operation," said Hanegbi.

 Medical staff inspect the damage at an impact site, following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, at Soroka Medical Center, the city's general hospital, in Beersheba, Israel June 19, 2025.

Why did senior security officials falsely believe Hamas was deterred? - opinion

It took Halevi almost three weeks to launch the counteroffensive. Could it be that he did not even expect the IDF would need to retake the Gaza Strip, or ever dedicate the IDF to planning for it?

IDF CHIEF of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi appears before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. After October 7, 2023, it took Halevi almost three weeks to launch the counteroffensive. Could it be that he did not even expect the IDF would need to retake the Gaza Strip, asks the writer.

The man who called timing of hostage deal seven months early - analysis

One hundred ninety-two soldiers and some dozens of hostages died since the National Security Council chief made a stunning prediction on May 29, 2024.

(L-R): National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (illustrative)

'Better future for Lebanon': Israeli FM congratulates Joseph Aoun's election

Shortly after the Sa'ar's welcome statement, it was reported that National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi had told Israeli ministers not to address the appointment.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. (Illustrative)

Lahav 433 investigates NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi on suspicion of bribery

Hanegbi allegedly wrote a reference letter for a contractor, in exchange for which he reportedly received thousands of shekels.

 National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks during a statement to the media at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 14, 2023