Tzachi Hanegbi

Tzachi Hanegbi, born on February twenty-six, nineteen fifty-seven, is a prominent Israeli politician and national security expert. He has held various significant positions within the Israeli government, including serving as Israel's National Security Advisor from two thousand twenty-three to two thousand twenty-five. A member of the Likud party, Hanegbi's extensive political career includes roles as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Minister of Regional Cooperation, and Minister of Community Affairs.

Throughout his career, Hanegbi has been entrusted with critical responsibilities, such as Minister of Justice, Minister of Internal Security, and Minister of Intelligence and Nuclear Affairs. He also played a vital role in overseeing Israel's intelligence agencies, including Mossad and Shin Bet, while managing the Israel Atomic Energy Agency. His expertise extended to fostering Israel's strategic relationship and security dialogue with the United States.

In September two thousand seventeen, Hanegbi was appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to serve as acting prime minister during the latter's absence abroad. Despite his significant contributions, he lost his seat in the Knesset during the two thousand twenty-two Israeli legislative election. However, in January two thousand twenty-three, he was appointed head of the National Security Council, a position he held until his dismissal by Prime Minister Netanyahu on October twenty-one, two thousand twenty-five.