Meir Ben Shabat

Former National Security Adviser:

'The war will continue even during the ceasefire'

Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat does not believe that the deal can even temporarily remove the threat to Israel.

Former Ntnl. Sec. Council head:

'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'

Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.

Fmr National Security adviser:

Israel’s main objectives are met; now it must secure victory

The Gaza strike bolstered Israeli deterrence and showed that Israel’s domestic strife won’t impact its actions on national security. Op-ed.

'Pressure Biden to set a final deadline for Iran'

'The State of Israel and the Jewish nation will not make peace with an existential threat,' former National Security Council chief says.

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat to step down

National Security Adviser and head of National Security Council informs PM Bennett of his desire to step down.

'Our diplomatic efforts will continue'

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says US is engaged in "intensive diplomacy" to end Gaza fighting.

Might Biden be turning America into Israel’s foe?

When it comes to the Middle East, Biden's specialty is the “values-feint”— high-minded statements to disguise morally bankrupt action.Op-ed

'Israel has a legitimate right to defend itself and its people'

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to Israeli counterpart, condemns rocket attacks against Israel.

Israel to Biden admin: 'Don't intervene in Jerusalem crisis'

Israel's National Security Adviser tells Biden administration not to intervene in Jerusalem riots. 'It would be a reward to Arab rioters.'

'US seriously concerned about Jerusalem violence'

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to Israeli counterpart, says US will remain fully engaged to promote calm in Jerusalem.

Report: Israel considering giving vaccines to PA

Israel looking to give vaccines to other countries after ordering millions of AstraZeneca vaccines that will go unused.

US, Israeli officials discuss Iran's nuclear program

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

Israeli official to present sensitive info on Iran

Top security officials to discuss Iran intelligence with US counterparts, present Israel's demands for 'Iran deal.'

Biden will 'build on' Trump's Abraham Accords, says NSA

New National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tells top Israeli official Biden administration will 'build on' Trump's Mideast peace process.

First Israeli-American delegation to visit Morocco next week

Jared Kushner to participate in Israeli-led delegation to Morocco to continue normalization talks.

The unusual threat of senior Shin Bet officials

Senior Shin Bet officials are reportedly against a possible appointment of Netanyahu's national security adviser as Shin Bet chief.

NSC proposes night lockdown over Hanukkah

National Security Council calls for 3-step plan to reduce morbidity rates ending in a full lockdown in January if numbers continue to rise.

'We are members of one family - the family of Abraham'

National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat and Bahraini Foreign Minister sign joint communique on establishment of relations.

Official Israeli delegation to leave for Abu Dhabi next week

National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat to lead delegation which will travel with Jared Kushner to UAE next week for normalization talks.

Health Ministry: We will return to completely different routine

NSC, Health Ministry directors brief Cabinet ministers on efforts to combat coronavirus, preparations for the day after.

Daylight Saving Time to be postponed? NSC chief will decide

Despite the initiative of Minister Aryeh Deri to postpone the start of Daylight Saving Time, it is uncertain that the move will go through.

'New regional partnerships to counter Iran’s malign influence'

National Security Advisers of Israel and the US meet at the White House, reaffirm special US-Israel relationship.

Israeli and Russian security advisers meet

The two discussed Syria, Iran, and other topics related to Israeli-Russian relations.

Bolton hails US-Israel relations

Following meeting with Israeli counterpart, National Security Advisor hails US-Israel strategic partnership.

National Security Adviser flies over Saudi Arabia and Oman

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat returns from visit to India, during which he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Report: US, Israel to sign memorandum of understanding on Iran

Israel's National Security Advisor to meet US counterpart in Washington to sign MOU on Iran as administration ups pressure on regime.

Report: Israel warned attack on Syria won't solve larger issue

New report: Israel told Britain, France, that Syria attacks on chemical weapons facilities won't solve larger issue.

New NSC head: Kippah-wearing senior Shin Bet official

Meir Ben Shabat served past three years as Shin Bet southern region head; conducted dozens of intelligence and preventive operations.