National Guard of Israel

National Guard of Israel
המשמר הלאומי של ישראל
HaMišmar Ha-Le'umi
National Guard sleeve patch
Common nameHamishmar Hal'eumi
Agency overview
Employees900
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyIsrael
Operations jurisdictionIsrael
Governing bodyIsrael Police
General nature

National Guard of Israel (Hebrew: המשמר הלאומי של ישראל) is an operational body established in 2024 by the Israel Police, following a government resolution aimed at dealing with expanding internal security challenges, including multi-scene events. The unit is organized within the Israel Border Police and is designed to operate in the areas of combating terrorism, handling disturbances, and assisting in dealing with emergency situations. The National Guard operates nationwide and includes regional brigades in the north, center, and south. Its main mission is to strengthen police activity in routine and emergency situations in accordance with operational needs and the instructions of the command echelon.