Israeli media reported that a cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday morning was moved to a secure location on short notice, allowing only ministers to attend.

The meetings are generally held at the Prime Minister’s Office, the Knesset in Jerusalem or the Kirya IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Hours later, Ynet News indicated the meeting was relocated to a secure building within Jerusalem’s government complex and that future meetings would no longer have a fixed location due to security concerns.

The sudden shift in location is attributed to escalating threats from Iran, highlighted by a recent drone strike on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s private residence and ongoing attempts by Iranian spy cells to target high-ranking Israeli officials. Israeli intelligence has reported a rise in efforts by the Iranian regime to harm ministers and state symbols, especially following Israeli airstrikes in Iran last Saturday.

To enhance security, the number of attendees was significantly reduced, with ministers required to come alone without their usual advisors. A message sent to the ministers emphasized strict security protocols, including no parking on-site and a prohibition on weapons.

Despite the serious threats, the meeting was not moved to the newly constructed National Crisis Management Center, an underground bunker in the nearby Jerusalem mountains.

The drone strike on Netanyahu’s home was the latest in a series of alarming attempts to harm Israeli leaders. In response, Shin Bet has been reviewing security measures following the incident, which reportedly damaged a reinforced window in Netanyahu’s bedroom.

Security experts have recommended enhancements to the residence, with estimated costs ranging from NIS 3 million to NIS 8 million. Similar upgrades are planned for the Prime Minister’s official residence in downtown Jerusalem, which is currently undergoing renovations expected to cost around NIS 45 million, with an additional NIS 10 million to NIS 15 million needed for security improvements.