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Israel Advances Landmark Cyber Law to Combat Threats

1/26/2026

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  • Israel advances a cyber law that could become its first permanent framework, empowering the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) to counter cyberattacks from Iran and Hamas.
  • The bill requires immediate reporting of serious cyber threats by critical private-sector and government entities and directs INCD reports to the attorney-general and Knesset committees annually.
  • Gaby Portnoy, former INCD chief, and Yossi Karadi, current INCD chief, emphasize the need for a comprehensive national cyber law.