Security cabinet

Netanyahu's inner circle is now almost entirely religious, cabinet secretary says

Fuchs spoke on "Religious Jews in Senior Positions: Dilemmas and Challenges" at the second annual conference held at Jerusalem's International Conference Center by Zomet Institute and Makor Rishon. 

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs speaks at the Zomet Institute and Makor Rishon Conference on October 20, 2026.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem, January 3, 2023

Netanyahu instructs NSC to appoint overseer, probe security aspects of flydubai hijacking

National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit party chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, arrives to submit the Otzma Yehudit party list to the Central Elections Committee ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to demand extradition of flydubai pilot to Israel after attempted terror hijacking

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Hamas sees demilitarization talks as strategy to 'trap Israel,' Zini warns security cabinet


Smotrich demands revote on Gaza reconstruction plan that he backed

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for a new cabinet vote after claiming ministers approved the Peace Council's recommendations based on misleading information.

Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party head Bezalel Smotrich at the primary count, Jerusalem, July 26, 2026.

EU reiterates its call on Israel to refrain from more expansion of settlements

Earlier this week, Israel's security cabinet approved a plan with a budget of 1.3 billion shekels ($427.8 million) for establishing 34 new settlements in the West Bank

View of Karmei Tzur settlement north of Hebron, in the West Bank, November 24, 2025.

Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says

An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.

Former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon speaks at the Reichman University Conference, Herzliya, July 1, 2026.

Israeli security officials 'frustrated' over US deal, believe Iran's economic collapse imminent

According to two sources familiar with the discussion, ministers were told that Iran's economy had deteriorated sharply under the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Ben-Gvir proposes arresting family members of Hezbollah terrorists

The National Security Minister called for Knesset members to "think outside the box about Hezbollah," arguing that arresting women and youth would hurt Hezbollah members the most.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.

Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers

Ben-Gvir, Eli Cohen, and other ministers called for harsher measures against Hezbollah, while Finance Minister Smotrich argued that a ceasefire under current conditions would be a major success.

The Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss the full military takeover of the Gaza Strip.

Security cabinet to discuss renewed Gaza fighting after Hamas responds to BoP plan - report

A source familiar with the matter told KAN News that Israel is looking to see concrete steps taken toward the disarmament of Hamas and the installation of the new technocratic government.

Hamas terrorists gather during a public event in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 1, 2025.

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals

The absence of such a law places "every Israeli citizen, at home and abroad, under a real threat of abduction," argued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control

A group of Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel’s latest Security Cabinet decisions on West Bank land policy, planning authority, and enforcement powers.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attends a press briefing during an EU-Jordan summit in Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2026; illustrative.