Shin Bet

Rehabilitating the Hilltop Youth

The ISA has begun a project to attempt to divert Israeli youth from violent crimes against Palestinians, in cooperation with public figures.

Smotrich rolls out new oversight plan

The Finance Ministry will work with a series of other authorities to prevent government money from going to organized crime.

The hunt for a gun-toting terorrist in Samaria's mountains

A Samaria farmer was attacked by a Palestinian with a submachine gun. The Israel Dog Unit's security dogs join the hunt for the shooter.

ISA and Defense Minister release Jewish detainee early

The detainee was arrested for involvement in riots after the shooting attack at Eli Junction. He will be released to pre-military yeshvia..

Network of Hezbollah operatives in Israel exposed

4 citizens arrested on suspicion of receiving weapons, explosives from Hezbollah for use in criminal acts.

Ben Gvir on Arab violence:

'Some of the murdered are people who planned murders'

National Security Minister says the Arab street has "entire militias, tens of thousands of weapons".

Shin Bet to join fight against crime in Arab sector

Ministerial committee chaired by PM Netanyahu decides Shin Bet will assist in protecting upcoming municipal elections.

Ben-Gvir requests:

Shin Bet department dedicated to violent crime in Arab sector

Ben-Gvir demands Shin Bet assist police in fight against crime through a dedicated department and by using technological means.

Caught on tape:

'I am calling from the Prime Minister's Office'

A resident of Judea and Samaria records the disturbing details of an ISA agent's attempt to intimidate him after a right-wing internet post.

Shin Bet foils attempt to kidnap IDF soldier

Nine Palestinian Authority Arabs arrested on suspicion of involvement in creation of Hamas terror infrastructure in Binyamin Region.

Burqa incident:

Activists enraged over Shin Bet pressure to release victim

Some 200 protesters demonstrate in support of Yehiel Indor at the entrance to Jerusalem, four arrested.

Burqa incident:

The odd sentence in Jewish detainee's hospital discharge note

Yehiel Indor's discharge note states there are no special instructions regarding a bed. Family alleges authorities pressured doctors.

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian espionage attempt in Israel

Jewish resident of Iran is detained for questioning, admits to receiving assignments from Iranian security sources.

Jews arrested for lynch case released to house arrest

The verdict comes despite evidence presented behind closed doors by the ISA.

Terror squad directed from Lebanon arrested

PFLP terrorist living in Lebanon recruits a number of PA residents to commit attacks against Israelis.

Security forces arrest two suspects in Tel Aviv shooting

The two are suspected to be associates of the terrorist who shot and killed a motorcycle patrolman on Saturday.

Shin Bet:

Iranian effort to pose as Israelis online in spy op thwarted

Iranian phishing operation had agents pose as well-known Israelis to contact Israeli citizens, install malware on their computers.

'First the Saturday people, then.."

A thriller by Bruce Portnoy that spans the US and Israel begins with a car crash and is all too real today. Review.

ISA increases security around government ministers

Following the reform legislation, there is legitimate fear of harm to multiple government ministers - in particular Justice Minister Levin.

Protest near home of the Shin Bet Rabbi

Protesters are demanding the rabbi influence the ISA to end the use of administrative detentions against 'hilltop youth.'

ISA arrests terrorist cell in Samaria

The ISA has arrested six individuals for a number of shooting attacks against Israeli targets.

Man detained after complaining about administrative arrests

Resident of central Israel says he was detained for hours after protesting about administrative arrest warrants against right-wingers.

Court orders ISA to move Jewish detainee to better conditions

Settler detained after Eli shooting attack kept in room brightly, lit 24 hours day, subject to freezing and burning.

Fmr. Shin Bet officials to PM:

'Retract accusations you made about anti-Rabin banner'

Former Shin Bet officials demanded PM Netanyahu retract statements from his book regarding banner of late PM Rabin in SS attire.

Ben-Gvir: 'The real terrorism is in Jenin, eradicate it'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces comparison of Israeli and Palestinian riots.

Police claim arrested activist planned violent activity

A left wing activist was ordered arrested by the ISA on suspicions of planning violent activity. He was released the same night.

Terror attack victims' friends to spend weekend in custody

The three friends of the victims of the Eli terror attack are being held by the Shin Bet and have yet to be allowed legal counsel.

"Restraining order is illegal"

Shin Bet prevents 3 Jewish riot suspects from meeting attorneys

Settlers arrested in connection with riots which followed deadly Eli shooting attack barred from speaking to lawyers.

A rare meeting at the UN

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly tells UN officials: The PA has lost its ability to control northern Samaria.

Shin Bet calls for administrative detention of rioters

Wave of Israeli riots against Palestinian Arab cities prompts Shin Bet to ask the Defense Minister to have those involve arrested.

In Depth:

Task Force Tequilla, the ISA's last resort

A look at the elite undercover unit that hunted down the terrorists from the attack at Eli Junction.

Crime in Arab sector:

Shin Bet chief sends stern warning to PM Netanyahu

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar said that if his agency steps in to fight Arab crime it would come at the expense of stopping terrorism.

Netanyahu:

'We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime'

PM says crime in Arab sector a 'national calamity,' authorities must strike the 'head of the snake.'

13 arrested for shootings in Arab towns

After multiple deadly shootings have rocked Israel's Arab cities, police began a wave of search and arrest operations to find the culprits.

Shin Bet unlawfully interrogated IDF soldier on Jewish holiday

Four suspects were arrested for involvement in Hadera brawl, were interrogated by Shin Bet on Shavuot holiday, and denied legal counsel.

Shabak arrests Arab-Israeli who planned terror attack on bus

Arab-Israeli, resident of Umm al-Fahm, joins Hamas military wing, plans massive terror attack on Israeli bus line.

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

In unusual move, soldier not allowed to meet a lawyer for over 48 hours. Family concerned over his condition.

Suspected of planning attack

Palestinian Arab caught on a bus in Haifa with ammunition

Suspect arrested near Grand Canyon Haifa Mall, transferred to investigation by the police and Shin Bet.

Closure?

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

The IDF arrested terrorists who shot two soldiers, wounding them in the PA village of Huwara.

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Security forces have arrested several individuals connected with Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.

Shin Bet chief:

'Terror cell manufacturing rockets in Jenin thwarted'

Ronen Bar says rockets would have been fired from hills of Samaria at Israeli cities if Islamic Jihad plot was not foiled.

Shin Bet reveals:

Bus bombing in Beitar was orchestrated from Lebanon, Gaza

Botched bus bombing attack in Beitar Illit was carried out by cell of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Security detail of Barak, Ya'alon and Ashkenazi reduced

Ministerial Committee on National Security Affairs approves reduction of security details for the three individuals.

Shin Bet chief: Over 200 significant attacks thwarted in 2023

PM Netanyahu holds pre-Passover toast at the Shin Bet headquarters.

ISA Chief Ronen Bar:

'Unprecedented scope of terror alerts'

During a memorial service for Israel's 6th president, the Shin Bet Chief discussed Israel's security threats as well as its inner divisions.

Hamas terrorist shooting attack on Temple Mount foiled

Jerusalem resident arrested for plotting to shoot at bus carrying police officers in the Temple Mount area after receiving orders.

Yoav Gallant at Shin Bet HQ:

'Iran leading a war of attrition against Israel'

The Defense Minister told the agency officials they are obligated to calm down Israeli society and to retain uniting and unifying discourse.

Shin Bet: Islamic Jihad terrorist behind shooting arrested

Terrorist who fired at Israeli vehicle arrested while planning more attacks, weapon seized.

Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu:

'Israel is approaching a danger zone'

Shin Bet chief warns of situation where there is a "convergence between the security threats and the social situation in Israel".

Terrorists who fired at Karmei Tzur arrested

IDF, Shin Bet announce arrest of 3-man terrorist squad from Beit Ummar who shot at a Jewish community in January.

Israeli authorities foil Jerusalem terror plots

Terror cell in Judea and Samaria, directed by terrorists in the Gaza Strip, had planned shooting attacks in Jerusalem.

Is Hezbollah Involved?

Bomber infiltrated from Lebanon, killed by security forces

Security forces investigating possible Hezbollah involvement in bombing in which 1 person was injured by terrorist from Lebanon.

2 Huwara riots suspects arrested, denied food

Court orders Jewish Samaria residents provided with food, extends detention extended by 3 days after Shin Bet, police ask for 10 days.

Gov't votes to provide Sara Netanyahu with Shin Bet protection

After prime minister's wife trapped in Tel Aviv hair salon by anti-judicial reform mob, government votes to transfer security to Shin Bet.

IDF reservists detained by police on their way to base

Police detain Jews near site of deadly shooting attack, during search for Huwara rioters.

Shabak chief warns Ben-Gvir inciting Jerusalem violence

Shabak chief Ronen Bar tells National Security Min. his orders to police will lead to escalation. Ben-Gvir: Your way didn't bring security.

Cleared for publication:

Terrorists who murdered Ido Baruch arrested

In joint operation in Shechem, IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police apprehend terrorists suspected of murdering Staff Sergeant Ido Baruch.

Exchange of fire near Jericho:

Terrorists eliminated in IDF and Shin Bet operation

IDF, Israel Security Agency forces operate to apprehend terrorists who opened fire at restaurant. Several terrorists eliminated in clashes.

ISA Chief:

Rise in incitement against Prime Minister Netanyahu

ISA Chief Ronen Bar and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai decided on a zero-tolerance policy against incitement against elected officials.