Tzachi Hanegbi

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

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

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

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

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

Lahav 433 investigates NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi on suspicion of bribery


Hanegbi: Gaza day after plans must happen now, ousting Hamas takes time

The cabinet has authorized the IDF to lead a process of finding an initial alternative, starting with north Gaza in the near future, Hanegbi said.

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

Hanegbi in subtle dig at Netanyahu: Israel must firmly back hostage deal

Tzachi Hanegbi's words were a subtle dig at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who only partially supported the hostage deal, and those who opposed it like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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.’

Hanegbi: Fighting in Gaza will continue for at least another seven months

"That's why we have to enter it with planes, artillery, and tanks, and we must defeat it because we are in a decisive moment," Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi.

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

IDF missed Sinwar by mere days, national security adviser claims

The IDF has continued to pursue its main yet elusive target, Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is reportedly moving through different tunnels to evade the IDF.

 Yahya Sinwar

Defense Minister Gallant storms out of cabinet meeting: 'Stop disturbing me!'

The heated situation in the cabinet comes as tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant have continued to grow during the war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Minister Benny Gantz hold a joint press conference at the Defense Ministry, in Tel Aviv, November 11, 2023.

Israel wants ‘reformed’ PA to run Gaza, Israeli National Security Council head says in Saudi paper

Tzachi Hanegbi, head of the National Security Council of Israel, spoke in depth about the October 7th attacks and Israel’s plans for a post-war, post-Hamas Gaza Strip in a Saudi newspaper interview.

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

US did not set deadline for Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza, official says

“They [the US] understand they are not in a position to tell the IDF how much time is needed to achieve its goals,” said National Security Advisor Tzahi Hanegbi.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip. December 2023

How was the Israel-Hamas hostage deal signed?

A senior US official reveals the step-by-step process of signing the hostage deal, including the release of women and children.

 The march of the kidnapped families

Israel won't accept ceasefire in Gaza without mass release of hostages

Hanegbi further said that the decision to send fuel into the Strip was made to "prevent the spread of disease."

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

Microsoft exec says Israel's tech sector could suffer from war with Hamas

Simon serves as Chief Scientist of Microsoft Israel R&D, but his views presented here were not written in the name of the company nor on its behalf.

 A HI-TECH center in Herzliya Pituah: You may picture Israel’s sunny beaches or marvel at its hi-tech successes, but the Palestinian narrative would prefer you think of the occupation.

Israel must act against Hezbollah, but only after Hamas - Israel security adviser

Israel’s enemies want to see it make the mistake of spreading itself to thin, Hanegbi said, was he explained that Israel doesn’t want to fall into that trap.

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