Yossi Fuchs
Yossi Fuchs serves as the Government Secretary of Israel, acting as a central coordinator between the Prime Minister's Office, the Cabinet, and the Knesset.
Yossi Fuchs is a pivotal figure in the 37th Israeli government, serving as the Government Secretary. In this capacity, he manages the cabinet's agenda, coordinates between various ministries, and often serves as a public and legal representative for the government's policy positions. His role has become increasingly visible during periods of heightened friction between the executive and judicial branches, as well as during critical legislative pushes regarding national security and military service.
Recently, Fuchs has been at the center of several high-profile administrative and legal disputes. In July 2026, he played a key role in defending a controversial government decision that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned could undermine the rule of law. Fuchs clarified that the government's stance was intended as "sharp criticism" of judicial overreach rather than a call to defy High Court rulings. This occurred during a cabinet meeting where a proposal by Ministers Yariv Levin and Shlomo Karai was approved in the absence of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Beyond judicial matters, Fuchs is heavily involved in national security policy. He has been a vocal advocate for the extension of mandatory military service to 32 months, warning the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that failure to pass the bill would "immediately harm the IDF and the reserve system." Additionally, Fuchs has been the primary messenger for the government's shift in domestic security policy, specifically the allocation of NIS 500 million to the Shin Bet to combat organized crime in Arab society—a move involving the redirection of funds from previous development plans. His work reflects the current administration's focus on strengthening executive authority and prioritizing operational security needs.