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Shin Bet chief to cabinet: Israel should strengthen PA

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar reportedly told ministers that PA is in a difficult situation and should be strengthened.

Cabinet shouting match: 'Who are you to disparage Shabak?'

PM Bennett shouts at Minister Eli Avidar after Avidar speaks against Shabak tracking of COVID patients.

Israel uncovers massive Hamas terror network

Joint operation of IDF, Shin Bet, and police breaks up massive Hamas terror network, foiling planned attacks. Over 50 terrorists arrested.

Spy in Defense Minister's home: 'Serious security failure'

Former Mossad chief, Shin Bet senior official question how man with long criminal record was able to work in home of Minister Gantz.

Netanyahu snubs Bennett at farewell for Shin Bet chief

Opposition leader does not acknowledge Prime Minister Bennett's presence at farewell ceremony for outgoing Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman.

New chief of Israel's Shabak security agency revealed

Bennett government approves appointment of new Shabak chief, revealing his identity to the public for the first time.

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

Bennett appoints new director for Shin Bet security agency

'A brave soldier and an excellent commander.' Prime Minister Bennett taps R. to lead Israel's secretive Shin Bet internal security agency.

8 Arabs arrested for throwing Molotov Cocktails at Lod home

Attackers threw 5 firebombs at Jewish home after end of Gaza conflict in order to reignite anti-Jewish riots in Lod.

Dozens of Hamas terrorists arrested in Binyamin region

Following extensive intelligence and operational efforts, security forces apprehend dozens of terrorists in village of Turmus Aya.

Shin Bet demands urgent renovations to PM's residence

Shin Bet says Prime Minister's residence requires serious security upgrades. Netanyahu's son: Where have they been for 12 years?

Watch: Terror suspect detained in middle of highway

Israeli security services detained a terror suspect during rush-hour as he was making his way from southern Haifa.

Shin Bet chief's term to be extended until October

PM Bennett meets with Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman for first time, asks Argaman to stay on for a few more months.

Shin Bet fears violence against Lapid, Bennett, and Shaked

Security beefed up for Yamina leaders as Israeli security agency warns of incitement against them and Yesh Atid leader.

Terrorists who threw firebombs at Binyamin region home arrested

IDF and Shin Bet forces capture squad of terrorists who threw firebombs at a home in the Oz Tzion outpost near Givat Assaf.

Deputy leader of northern branch of Islamic Movement arrested

Shin Bet says Kamal Al-Khatib used his public status to stir up riots on Temple Mount and continued to do so despite warnings to stop.

Shin Bet: EU humanitarian funds diverted to terrorism

Investigation reveals deceptive methods PFLP terror organization uses to trick EU and finance terrorism, 'pay-for-slay' payments.

Likud MK to push for law revoking citizenship of terrorists

Following celebratory return of terrorist to home town, former Shin Bet head vows to promote law revoking citizenship for terrorists.

3 youths arrested on suspicion of attacking Arabs

18,19-year-olds accused of throwing stones at vehicles driven by PA Arabs.

AG closes investigation of Shabak over terrorist interrogation

Attorney General closes investigation of Shin Bet interrogators in case of terrorist who murdered Rina Shnerb.

COVID carriers' info sent to Shabak without their knowledge

Technical error leads to personal info of 140,000 COVID carriers' being transferred to Shin Bet - without notification as required by law.

Watch: Anti-Netanyahu protesters break into PM's residence

Crowds overwhelmed guards at the PM's residence in J'lem this weekend, storming the compound, Shin Bet accused of 'spying' on activists.

Terrorist confesses to murder of Esther Horgan

Man who killed Jewish woman recounts how he waited in forest for a victim, struck her on the head several times.

The unusual threat of senior Shin Bet officials

Senior Shin Bet officials are reportedly against a possible appointment of Netanyahu's national security adviser as Shin Bet chief.

ISA foils Hamas attempt to recruit minors for terror attacks

Hamas terrorists in Gaza attempt to recruit teenagers in Judea and Samaria to carry out terrorist attacks, including shooting and kidnapping

Shin Bet: Rabin's murderer still poses a threat

New opinion from Israel Security Agency says Yigal Amir continues to pose a danger to the country.

Shin Bet: Petah Tikva stabbing was a terror attack

Intelligence Agency provides update on investigation into deadly stabbing attack in Peta Tikva.

Watch: IDF captures Rosh Ha'ayin terrorist

Police release footage of arrest of terrorist in Jenin who critically wounded Israeli man in stabbing attack in Rosh Ha'Ayin

Terrorists planning to attack Harish, abduct soldier arrested

Israeli security officials reveal that terrorist plots to attack city of Harish, kidnap Israeli soldier were foiled.

Shin Bet tracking of COVID-19 patients approved for 3 weeks

Bill allowing Shin Bet to temporarily track the phones of coronavirus patients passed into law by the Knesset.

Report: Lapid sought to cancel security detail

Opposition chairman reportedly wanted to cancel the security detail provided to him, but a ministerial committee refused.

Cabinet approves Shin Bet tracking of COVID-19 patients

Cabinet approves decision to present Knesset with bill to allow Shin Bet tracking of coronavirus patients. Shin Bet head removes opposition.

A-G considers investigating Coronavirus Cabinet leaks

Attorney General says he will consider PM's request to investigate leaks of Shin Bet chief's remarks from Coronavirus Cabinet.

Shin Bet coronavirus phone tracking to end today

"As of midnight today, it will not be legal to use Shin Bet to locate phones in battle against the coronavirus," says MK Hauser.

Law allowing Shin Bet surveillance of COVID-19 patients frozen

Following public criticism, Coronavirus Cabinet decides not to advance bill allowing Shin Bet to gather data on phones of patients.

IDF closing in on terrorist who murdered soldier

20 arrested as search continues for terrorist who murdered Sgt. Amit Ben Yigal with a block yesterday.

Israeli arrested for spying for Iran

Israeli citizen arrested for being in secret contact with Iranian intelligence officials, member of Lebanese terrorist organization.

Supreme Court rules against technological surveillance

Supreme Court says Knesset committees to monitor technological surveillance of coronavirus carriers must be set up by Tuesday.

Health Ministry starts surveilling coronavirus carriers

Health Ministry sends messages to hundreds of people who were in the vicinity of coronavirus patients.

Shin Bet to provide security to Benny Gantz

Israel Security Agency to begin providing security to Blue and White chairman in the wake of the recent incitement against him.

Shin Bet officials slam Bennett

Officials tell media defense minister pandering to right after Bennett ends administrative detention of right-wing activist.

Former Shin Bet chief:

'A Palestinian state would endanger Israel'

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen warns against applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria before election.

Hamas spy operation uncovered in Israel

Gazan Arabs with Israeli mothers get citizenship to spy inside of Israel for Hamas, photographing army bases and Iron Dome missile batteries

Hamas blames PA for success of Israeli counterterror

Hamas claims security cooperation between PA and Israel responsible for Shin Bet data indicating over 560 major attacks thwarted in 2019.

Court: Shin Bet violated detainees' rights

Judge criticizes Shin Bet for interrogation methods against minor detainees, including sleep deprivation.

Mother: Shin Bet is doing terrible things to my son

Mother of minor detained by Shin Bet and banned from seeing a lawyer demands PM, defense and justice ministers intervene.

Shin Bet chief warns against deducting PA money

Nadav Argaman reportedly warned ministers of the consequences of offsetting PA taxes.

Netanyahu to the Shin Bet: I salute you

PM Netanyahu visited Israel Security Agency’s Special Operations Center which commanded over operation to eliminate Islamic Jihad leader.

Watch: IDF arrest stone-thrower who wounded soldier

IDF, Shin Bet forces arrest man who wounded soldier in stone-throwing attack in Samaria last month.

Terrorist recovers - and will be interrogated soon

Leader of cell behind deadly bombing attack who was critically injured in interrogation could be interrogated again in coming days.

Justice Ministry to investigate terrorist's injury

Justice Ministry launches investigation into circumstances that led to the injury of the terrorist suspected of murdering Rina Shnerb.

Terrorist who carried out ramming attack arrested

IDF and Shin Bet arrest terrorist suspected of running over five soldiers near Hizma. IDF confirms incident was terror attack.

MK demands Shin Bet investigate rape of 7-year-old

MK Ofir Sofer demands PM order Shin Bet to investigate after 7-year-old abducted from her school and raped.

Fmr. Shin Bet officer: Stop synagogue shootings via social media

Former Shin Bet Cyber Division Commander Arik Brabbing says lone wolf terrorists like Poway shooter begin their plots on social media.

The Shin Bet's warning to Ayelet Shaked

Senior Shin Bet officials warned Justice Minister that hostile elements might tap her mobile phone.

'Shin Bet being used as a political pawn'

Labor leader Avi Gabbay says Iran did not hack Blue and White leader's phone, Shin Bet only said so at behest of PM Netanyahu.

Report: Iran hacked Benny Gantz's cell phone

2 Shin Bet agents met with Blue and White leader to inform him that personal information from his phone is now in Iranian hands.

Watch: Terrorist arrested two years after stabbing attack

Shin Bet arrests terrorist who stabbed civilian in Efrat in December, 2016.

Bennett scolds Shin Bet head

Education Minister demands Shin Bet Chief Nadav Argaman explain why intelligence organization failed to provide data on PA terror payments.

How Hamas uses TV to recruit, direct terrorists - in Jerusalem

Shin Bet agency reports that Hamas tried to use Al Aqsa TV channel to recruit and direct terrorists in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.