Counterterrorism, Public Security and Home Front Division
About
The Counterterrorism, Public Security and Home Front Division consolidates and organizes the work related to preventing terrorist attacks and preparing for emergencies and crises that may impact the State of Israel’s national security, especially the civil arena.
The Division’s Responsibilities
The Division is part of the National Security Council and coordinates staff work related to counterterrorism and home front preparedness for emergencies for the prime minister, the government and its committees.
It is the body that regularizes and coordinates all other parties operating in the field in order to continually improve the national response to various terrorist threats and home front preparedness for emergencies.
Operational Continuity
Ensuring that the civil arena is prepared for any emergency situation, whether military-related or civilian, and that the National Crisis Management Center is at optimum readiness in times of calm and during emergencies.
Unconventional and “super” terrorism
Ensuring a suitable response at the national level to deal with unconventional “super” terrorism attacks and hazardous materials, and coordinating all the agencies working in times of calm and during emergencies.
The climate crisis
Analyzing the effects of the climate crisis on national security and taking actions in order to minimize foreseeable damage.
Security in the air, at sea and on the ground
Coordinating organizations in the field of dignitary and delegation protection, securing ships and aircraft leaving and arriving in Israel and improving Israel’s civil defense.
Border crossings
Coordinating organizations to prevent hostile destructive activity and weapons smuggling at the international border crossings (land, air and sea) and the internal crossings along the security fence and the Gaza Strip.
Cooperation
Maintaining international cooperation in counterterrorism and home front defense, the climate crisis and emergency preparedness in the civil arena, both in periods of war and during periods of calm.
Roles and Positions
- The Division is headed by
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Itzik Bar