Shmuel Ben Ezra
Shmuel Ben Ezra has been appointed as Israel's new National Security Advisor, bringing over 30 years of experience in national defense and security. He is recognized for his leadership in developing the 'Strela 3' missile interception project and has received the Israel Defense Prize. His appointment follows the dismissal of his predecessor, Tzachi Hanegbi, amid disagreements with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding policies during the Gaza conflict.
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Shmuel Ben Ezra was tasked with immediately removing four refuelers from Ben Gurion Airport.
רגב: "הסתיימה סאגת המתדלקים בנתב"ג"; משרד הביטחון: רה"מ עדיין צריך להחליט
Israel· 2026-07-15
Ben Ezra is mentioned as the head of the National Security Council.
עוד לא השלמנו את המשימה ברצועהIsrael· 2026-06-28
Shmuel Ben Ezra will take over as national security advisor, bringing over 30 years of experience in national defense.
Netanjahu imenovao Šmuela Ben Ezru za savetnika za nacionalnu bezbednost
Serbia· 2026-06-01
