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National Security Council Moves to Require Polygraph Tests for All Employees
Israel's National Security Council plans to require all employees to undergo periodic polygraph tests to improve access to classified intelligence, following security gaps exposed during the recent war. The Shin Bet supports the move, which will be discussed by the Ministerial Committee on Security Affairs.
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What happened
- 01Israel's National Security Council proposes mandatory periodic polygraph tests for all employees.
- 02The move addresses access restrictions to classified intelligence revealed during the recent war.
- 03Other security agencies like Shin Bet, Mossad, and IDF already require ongoing polygraphs.
- 04The Shin Bet will administer the polygraph tests and approved the NSC's request.
- 05Initial concerns about manpower and resources were raised but ultimately overridden.
- 06The Ministerial Committee on Security Affairs will discuss the proposal on Wednesday.
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