National Security Council changes warning level for southern peninsula -- home to popular resorts -- from highest possible alert to 'basic concrete threat'

PM says 23-year Mossad veteran is 'a very creative and very experienced individual, who understands the challenges of national security'

Eyal Hulata, 45, spent 23 years in spy agency; PM praises his 'experience, performance, and understanding of Israel's strategic challenges'

NSC head will leave position at end of August; PM Bennett thanks Netanyahu appointee for 'many years of contributing to Israel's security in a professional and successful manner'

PM's office said to deny Channel 12 report; Arab affairs analyst reportedly to be appointed senior adviser

Argaman will stay on at security agency past May 2021, as defense minister says he refuses to allow PM to appoint national security adviser as successor

Drought, sea-level rise and other environmental factors could destabilize the region, but Israel's defense establishment is not thinking about the new dangers, a new paper warns

Mandelblit questions legality of Netanyahu deciding alone to give away doses, notes he wasn't asked for a legal opinion until some vaccines had already been shipped

Discussion comes as Netanyahu taps Meir Ben-Shabbat to lead talks with Washington on Iran amid concerns US heading back to nuclear deal

Meir Ben-Shabbat expected to hold discussions with Biden administration, world powers and regional partners, Walla reports, adding Netanyahu to convene strategy meeting soon