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'Fabricated intelligence':

Demand to Shin Bet chief follows explosive testimony

In a letter to the Shin Bet chief, 15 settlers allege that Central Command continues to impose severe restrictions on them without trial or an opportunity to defend themselves.

Demand to Shin Bet chief follows explosive testimony

Police investigate

Who distributed threatening flyers in Tel Aviv?

Residents of northern Tel Aviv discovered flyers in their mailboxes containing a QR code linking to a website operated by the Handala hacker group.

Who distributed threatening flyers in Tel Aviv?

11 years underground:

How Israel found Hadar Goldin and destroyed Hamas' tunnel network

After 11 years, Israel brought Hadar Goldin home - then uncovered and destroyed the 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel network where his remains had been hidden, pumping in more than 30,000 cubic meters of concrete.

How Israel found Hadar Goldin and destroyed Hamas' tunnel network

Suspected foreign funding

Shin Bet chief sought to question five senior Arab politicians

Shin Bet chief David Zini sought to launch formal investigations into five Arab party leaders, including Yousef Jabareen, Ahmed Tibi, and Mansour Abbas.

Shin Bet chief sought to question five senior Arab politicians

After 5 days in custody

Journalist arrested for contact with foreign agent released

Journalist Abed Abu Shahadeh is released without restrictions after five days in custody over an interview with Azmi Bishara; investigation continues.

Journalist arrested for contact with foreign agent released

"This is our Yom Kippur"

Zini compares election funding scandal to October 7 failure

Shin Bet chief David Zini compared the alleged influx of foreign money during the elections to the October 7 failure at a closed-door conference.

Zini compares election funding scandal to October 7 failure

2026 Elections:

Shin Bet warns of large-scale foreign funding

According to information presented by the Shin Bet, funds are suspected of being channeled from foreign countries to influence events in Israel, potentially involving thousands of people.

Shin Bet warns of large-scale foreign funding

Balad activist arrested in Jaffa

Shin Bet, Israel Police, arrest Balad activist Abed Abu Shehadeh, for suspected security offenses, report says.

Balad activist arrested in Jaffa

Report

Shin Bet chief seeks to question four Arab MKs

Shin Bet Director David Zini is seeking to question Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, Sami Abu Shehadeh, and another Knesset member under caution. The Attorney General is demanding evidence before approving the move.

Shin Bet chief seeks to question four Arab MKs

The suspicions troubling former senior Shin Bet official

Former senior Shin Bet official Amit Assa considers the alleged distribution of bribes to voters a serious matter, but only the tip of the iceberg of a much deeper problem that must be investigated.

The suspicions troubling former senior Shin Bet official

Jenin:

Terror cell manufactured and launched rockets

Shin Bet and police uncover a Jenin terror cell suspected of producing rockets and explosives, conducting three test launches and receiving foreign guidance.

Terror cell manufactured and launched rockets

Election interference probe

Attorney General holds up Shin Bet interrogation

Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly accuses legal advisers of delaying the election interference probe as the Attorney General demands additional evidence.

Attorney General holds up Shin Bet interrogation

Election interference probe

Election Chief rejects overturning results

Elections Committee chief Noam Sohlberg says Israel's election results will stand despite serious foreign funding suspicions, as a joint investigation proceeds.

Election Chief rejects overturning results

The theft from the home of Fallen Shin Bet officer

Police have located the ATV stolen from the family home of Yossi Tahar, a Shin Bet operative who fell on October 7, and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft.

The theft from the home of Fallen Shin Bet officer

Suspicions

Countries other than Qatar attempted to interfere in election

The Shin Bet is investigating suspicions that at least two additional countries, besides Qatar, attempted to influence Israel's elections through illicit funding.

Countries other than Qatar attempted to interfere in election

Shin Bet clarifies election probe:

No evidence came from political parties

Shin Bet says its election probe is based on independently gathered intelligence, rejects speculation, and warns against blaming the entire Arab sector.

No evidence came from political parties

'Blown wildly out of proportion':

Journalist challenges Qatari funding affair

Journalist Avishai Grinzaig questions why Shin Bet disclosed suspected Qatari funding after the elections, while the scope of the affair remains unclear.

Journalist challenges Qatari funding affair

Shin Bet investigating:

Qatar and Turkey suspected of interfering in Israel's elections

Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg instructs Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspected elections interference by illegally-funded foreign Arab entities.

Qatar and Turkey suspected of interfering in Israel's elections

Suspicion:

What does the law say in the event of election fraud?

Following Justice Solberg’s order for a Shin Bet probe into suspected foreign funding, questions arise over legal options if election fraud affected the results.

What does the law say in the event of election fraud?

Attorney indicted on charges of contact with foreign agent

The State Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment on Monday against an Israeli attorney accused of maintaining contact with a foreign agent and obstructing an investigation.

Attorney indicted on charges of contact with foreign agent

30 minutes to stop terror attack: IDF and Shin Bet foil plot

Acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence, IDF troops arrest a suspected terrorist within 30 minutes, foiling a planned attack believed to target Route 60.

30 minutes to stop terror attack: IDF and Shin Bet foil plot

Suspected security offenses

Two German citizens arrested near Damon Prison

Two German citizens were arrested on Mount Carmel after prison guards spotted them photographing the entrance to Damon Prison, where terrorists are being held.

Two German citizens arrested near Damon Prison

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

The IDF and ISA say the two terrorists helped funnel millions of shekels from Iran and Turkey to Hamas' military wing. A weapons storage facility in central Gaza was also destroyed.

IDF eliminates two terrorists who transferred millions to Hamas

Starting this morning

Yair Golan to receive Shin Bet protection

While Golan will receive full Shin Bet protection, Ofer Winter and Gadi Eisenkot will be protected by private security companies under the supervision of the Dignitary Protection Unit.

Yair Golan to receive Shin Bet protection

After shooting attack

IDF, Shin Bet launch counterterrorism operation in Hebron

Israeli security forces launch a targeted counterterrorism operation in Hebron following the Judea Junction attack that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded others.

IDF, Shin Bet launch counterterrorism operation in Hebron

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Ramadan Muhammad Ashahada Diab, who was involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces and rebuilding Hamas' military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.

Head of Popular Resistance Committees in Khan Yunis eliminated

Shin Bet busts foreign interference campaign ahead of elections

Shin Bet targeting social media accounts linked to foreign influence operations targeting Israel's upcoming elections.

Shin Bet busts foreign interference campaign ahead of elections

As riots rock France

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Shin Bet Director David Zini meets French intelligence chiefs amid nationwide riots that left 150 police officers injured and over 1,200 protesters arrested.

Shin Bet Chief's surprising visit to Paris

Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied

The man whose report led to the arrests on Highway 1 has been located and admitted that he lied. The suspects are apparently not terrorists, but the Shin Bet investigation is ongoing.

Major twist in Highway 1 terror plot: Informant admits he lied

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Akram Bassam Shaaban Yassin, a senior Hamas official responsible for protecting the terrorist organization's leadership.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas security official in Gaza City

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who participated in the abduction of Shani Louk during the October 7 massacre.

Hamas terrorist involved in abduction of Shani Louk eliminated

Terror attack foiled:

Elite Israeli forces arrest two on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

Acting on precise Shin Bet intelligence, elite Yamam forces arrested two suspects near Latrun on suspicion of planning an attack against Israeli civilians.

Elite Israeli forces arrest two on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway

‘A red line was crossed’:

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest

Security coordinators protested outside IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding intervention over the alleged harsh detention of a colleague from Samaria.

Security coordinators descend on IDF HQ over colleague's arrest

IDF and ISA:

Two Gaza terrorists involved in weapons smuggling eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminated two terrorists who facilitated the smuggling of weapons and military equipment into Gaza.

Two Gaza terrorists involved in weapons smuggling eliminated

Weeks before Oct. 7:

Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake'

A mediator who met with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in September 2023 says he relayed a direct warning to Israeli security officials, but neither he nor the authorities anticipated the scale of the October 7 massacre.

Sinwar warned Israel of an 'earthquake'

Exposed:

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

IDF and Shin Bet forces arrested five operatives in raids on groups in Ramallah and Yatta accused of serving as financial and organizational arms of Hamas and the PFLP.

The 'charities' that serve as terrorist offices

'Blood libel'

Ex-Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu for NIS 3 million

Ronen Bar filed a defamation lawsuit against the Prime Minister, alleging that Netanyahu published false accusations about his role in the October 7 failures.

Ex-Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu for NIS 3 million

ISIS attack plot against IDF soldiers in Jerusalem foiled

18-year-old Umm al-Fahm resident arrested on suspicion of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning an attack on IDF soldiers in Jerusalem’s Old City.

ISIS attack plot against IDF soldiers in Jerusalem foiled

Samaria security officials arrested in pre-dawn raid

Two security officials were arrested in a dramatic early-morning operation and barred from meeting their lawyers as a court extends their detention.

Samaria security officials arrested in pre-dawn raid

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Hamas Nukhba commander who helped lead the October 7 massacre on the Kissufim outpost and participated in abducting Israelis.

IDF/ISA eliminate 10/7 Kissufim outpost raid commander in Gaza

72 arrested as ISA exposes terror network in southern Israel

The ISA has revealed a series of terrorism investigations involving residents of Israel’s southern Negev region.

72 arrested as ISA exposes terror network in southern Israel

'Concerning phenomenon':

Zini warns about developments in the Bedouin sector

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned of 'very concerning' attempts to establish 'quasi-military' frameworks in the Bedouin sector.

Zini warns about developments in the Bedouin sector

‘Sensitive period’

Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

IDF Chief of Staff, Police Commissioner, and Shin Bet chief hold multi-front situation assessment and agree on a series of measures aimed at ensuring the elections are held safely and without disruption.

Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

Rabbi Yosef Zini:

'We don't have days of gratitude for thousands of miracles'

Shin Bet chief's father blasts Simchat Torah memorial day: 'No value whatsoever in this unfortunate decision'

'We don't have days of gratitude for thousands of miracles'

Zini considering reinstating administrative detention

The Shin Bet chief told Cabinet ministers that he may demand the reinstatement of administrative detention against Jewish extremists.

Zini considering reinstating administrative detention

ISA's Oc. 7 failure

The intelligence, the 'conceptzia,' and the critical hours

Former senior Shin Bet official: Ronen Bar had the intelligence regarding Hamas’s preparations but he was operating under the 'conceptzia.'

The intelligence, the 'conceptzia,' and the critical hours

Security failures exposed after Flydubai incident

An NSC probe will examine a series of warnings, missed intelligence and unresolved responsibility questions that allowed the hijacker to fly to Israel.

Security failures exposed after Flydubai incident

Report:

UAE gave Israel FlyDubai crew details before attempted attack

The UAE reportedly shared the flight’s passenger and crew information with Israel before takeoff, raising fresh questions over how the alleged cockpit attacker was allowed to board.

UAE gave Israel FlyDubai crew details before attempted attack

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Police and Shin Bet say a 25-year-old Israeli carried out paid tasks for an online contact linked to Iran; prosecutors are expected to file charges.

Israeli Arab arrested on suspicion of carrying out tasks for Iran

Attempted attack investigation

Suspicion: Terrorist planned to crash plane in Israel

Security officials are investigating whether the co-pilot intended to seize control of the Flydubai aircraft over Jordan and crash it in Israeli territory.

Suspicion: Terrorist planned to crash plane in Israel

Ahead of elections

Shin Bet develops new security plan for party leaders

Shin Bet Director David Zini approves measures including active threat monitoring, coordination with private security teams, and armed protection even without a specific threat.

Shin Bet develops new security plan for party leaders

Intelligence warning in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet prepare for possible kidnapping attempt

Following intelligence information, the alert level has been raised for the territorial division and the 99th Division deployed in the Gaza Strip. Senior commanders have been instructed not to leave the sector.

IDF and Shin Bet prepare for possible kidnapping attempt

Irregular complaint:

Shin Bet demands harsh measures against Channel 12 News

Shin Bet files an official complaint with the military censor, demanding that Channel 12 News be held accountable after it reported on the Prime Minister's flight to the UAE while the plane was still in the air.

Shin Bet demands harsh measures against Channel 12 News

Ronen Bar: I will file a defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced that he will file a defamation lawsuit against the Prime Minister and demanded the release of the protocols and the schedule of security meetings that preceded the October 7 massacre.

Ronen Bar: I will file a defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu

Shin Bet Chief orders personal protection for Gadi Eisenkot

Shin Bet chief David Zini approves a personal security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, while a decision on protection for Yair Golan remains pending.

Shin Bet Chief orders personal protection for Gadi Eisenkot

Gallant reveals: Hamas warned Shin Bet weeks before October 7

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Hamas warned leader Yahya Sinwar would 'shake the prisons,' but Israeli intelligence misinterpretated.

Gallant reveals: Hamas warned Shin Bet weeks before October 7

Shin Bet reveals:

This is how terrorists planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

Two terrorists from Shechem indicted over plans to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, kidnap IDF soldier.

This is how terrorists planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

Undercover Border Police arrest senior PA security official

Palestinian Arab reports identify detainee as senior Preventive Security officer Majdi Amer; Israel says the Fatah operative suspected of advancing terrorist activity against security forces.

Undercover Border Police arrest senior PA security official

New details emerge about Yair Netanyahu’s escape from Miami

New details reveal how an alleged Iranian assassination plot targeting Yair Netanyahu triggered an urgent security operation, sending the prime minister’s son back to Israel without even collecting his belongings.

New details emerge about Yair Netanyahu’s escape from Miami

Israeli arrested over suspected contact with Lebanese agent

Majd al-Krum resident knowingly maintained contact with foreign agent from Lebanon, was asked to carry out security-related missions, investigation reveals.

Israeli arrested over suspected contact with Lebanese agent