Tzachi Hanegbi

Where is Hanegbi? Conflicting reports cast doubts over Israel-Syria peace talks

Arab media reports that Israel’s National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, while Israeli officials say he is in the US with Netanyahu.

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.’
 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025.

Israel denies claim that Syria's Sharaa met top Israeli official Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi

 Medical staff inspect the damage at an impact site, following a missile strike from Iran on Israel, at Soroka Medical Center, the city's general hospital, in Beersheba, Israel June 19, 2025.

'Iran’s indiscriminate fire at civilians is a war crime,' NSC chief tells 'Post' - interview

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.

Why did senior security officials falsely believe Hamas was deterred? - opinion


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

One hundred ninety-two soldiers and some dozens of hostages died since the National Security Council chief made a stunning prediction on May 29, 2024.

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

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

Shortly after the Sa'ar's welcome statement, it was reported that National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi had told Israeli ministers not to address the appointment.

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

Lahav 433 investigates NSC chief Tzachi Hanegbi on suspicion of bribery

Hanegbi allegedly wrote a reference letter for a contractor, in exchange for which he reportedly received thousands of shekels.

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

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