National security

Tropper-Hendel alliance to demand National Security Ministry portfolio in next gov't

Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel vowed at the launch of The Zionist Home-The Reservists party to establish a “broad Zionist government” if they were to join a coalition.

Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel unveil the platform of their newly launched The Zionist Home-The Reservists party on August 5, 2026.
AMERICANS HAVE been drinking the anti-Israel Kool-Aid for years not knowing it was part of a well planned and executed influence campaign.

Mazal tov: Israel finally joined the cognitive war - opinion

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The global war to delegitimize Israel: The war for which Israel built no shelters - opinion

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.

Attack, not defend: Israel's rock-solid security consensus replaces passive 'stability' - opinion


Can Ben-Gvir ensure personal security for Israelis? - opinion

Given Ben Gvir’s ideological background and the statements he has made, it may be foolish to ignore the direction in which he is leading his ministry and the dangerous impact it could have.

 NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTER Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit faction in the Knesset earlier this month.

National service girls no longer able to approve gun permits

The National Security Ministry has been allowing National Service girls to handle interviews with applicants for gun permits. Now, this will no longer be allowed.

 People shop for weapons at Caliber 3 weapon's store in Gush Etzion, following the recent wave of terror attacks. February 1, 2023.

Far-right MK attacks c'tee. discussing domestic abuse risk in gun distribution

Far-right Otzma Yehudit MK accused the committee of preventing women from being able to protect themselves by denying them guns.

 CALIBER 3 shooting range in Gush Etzion, earlier this month: Over the past month, more than 200,000 Israelis have filed applications for gun licenses.

Hapoel Tel Aviv to ban fans who disgraced memorial ceremony for fallen police

The team's board of directors decided to revoke the subscriptions of the handful of fans involved and will refuse them the opportunity to purchase tickets for future games. 

 Hapoel Tel Aviv fans

The Palestinian Authority Is playing on the normalization court - Opinion

The United States administration is working to implement a regional initiative that includes Israeli-Saudi normalization. What would be the impacts on the region?

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Ben-Gvir's chief of staff seen selling Lulavs, offering gun to bystander

He can also be seen at one point offering his personal firearm to a customer, which is strictly illegal in Israel.

Hanamel Dorfman, seen to the left of Otzma Yehudit head Itamar Ben-Gvir in a photo taken in Tel Aviv on November 7, 2022

Nearly half of coalition voters say security worse under current gov't

The survey showed that 61% of the respondents answered that the situation today is worse compared to only 15% who answered that the situation is good.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a discussion and a vote at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem. July 30, 2023

Lebanon confiscates Israeli products found in Lebanese stores

Israeli products were confiscated after they were discovered on the shelves of stores in Lebanon. So far, it is unknown how they got there.

Among the Israeli products confiscated were towels from Golf & Co. (illustrative.

Smotrich ignores national security plea for NIS 200m. for Arab sector

The money, which was passed by the previous government and a continuation of funding from the previous Netanyahu government, seeks to address the issue of a lack of education in the Arab sector.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen addressing a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2023.

Netanyahu, security chiefs meet as Hezbollah violates border

Hezbollah confirmed that “a group of youths” had marched through the Ghajar village to protest Israel’s holding onto southern Ghajar.

 A WHITE Hezbollah watchtower just a few meters from where the IDF is constructing a wall on the border with Lebanon, near Zar’it.