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Israel has 34 suspected cases of Omicron COVID variant

Two confirmed carriers are doctors at Sheba Hospital; both were fully vaccinated including with booster dose.

Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers: 'Only way to save lives'

Hearing reveals tracking has already been activated. 'Shabak is not supposed to act against civilians - but every rule has an exception.'

Yitzhar spy: Agent's wife revealed his identity

"Hardly anyone in Yitzhar knew him," says current resident. "That's why there was no real shock when we found out."

Residents uncover Shabak agent in Yitzhar

Agent admits to spying on neighbors for Shabak for years, receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels.

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.

Govt. approves Shabak monitoring of Omicron carriers

Shabak to use GPS tracking to monitor cases of Omicron variant in Israel, will not monitor other COVID patients.

Security detail for Religious Affairs Minister following threats

Other Yamina MKs have also reported threats & harassment; MK Idit Silman insists that gas station attack really did occur.

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.

Secret meeting between new Shabak chief and PA's Mahmoud Abbas

Ronen Bar, Israel's new head of Shabak, met Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas in secret Ramallah meeting.

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.

Blacklisted: Hilltop Youth targeted by Ukrainian police in Uman

Who provided Ukrainian police with names & photos of Hilltop Youth? Could it have been... the Shabak?

'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.

Terrorist who carried out attack during Gaza war is arrested

Shabak investigation: Terrorist who fired at soldier during Operation Guardian of the Walls had served time for membership in military cell.

Who hid listening devices in a yeshiva's couch?

Students at Kiryat Arba yeshiva discover listening device - in the yeshiva's couch.

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?

NIS 15m to upgrade Bennett home as premier's residence

New Prime Minister & family prefer to remain in Ra'anana home, which Shabak would have to refit to meet security demands.

Senior police official:

'Crime leaders in Arab sector mostly Shabak collaborators'

Police official asserts most of those involved in promoting crime in Arab society are Shabak collaborators brought to Israel from PA areas.

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.

Shabak chief warns: Current discourse may cost in lives

Nadav Argaman, Shabak chief, urges political leaders and all citizens of Israel: 'Moderate the discourse, incitement may cost in lives.'

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.

Listen: Shabak tells Gazan farmer: Keep out of harm's way

Palestinian had accidentally strayed into restricted border zone.

Over 22,570 rockets fired at Israel since Gaza Disengagement

Gaza terrorists have fired rockets at Israel every year since 2005, Shabak data shows.

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.

IDF, ISA eliminate Islamic Jihad rocket commander

Samah Abed Al-Mamluk, head of Islamic Jihad's special rocket unit, killed in retaliation for hundreds of rocket attacks on Israek.

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.

Government renews electronic tracking - for two weeks

Shabak cell phone tracking for coronavirus carriers will continue another two weeks, government decides.

Electronic tracking to end soon?

Health Ministry announces cessation of electronic tracking for confirmed coronavirus cases, report says.

3 youths arrested on suspicion of attacking Arabs

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

Suspicion: Israelis illegally sold missiles to Asian country

Police, Shabak, uncover illegal sale of weapons - by former security industry employees.

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.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Police planting instigators in protests

If you see someone rioting, throwing stones at police, and swearing at them, they are damaging the struggle.

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.

Ordered to quarantine due to contact via WhatsApp?

Government officials admit that "thousands of people have been ordered into quarantine unnecessarily."

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.

A near tragedy - Shabak agent mistakenly fires at Israeli car

ISA agent thought driver intended to run him over and fired; miraculously, driver uninjured.

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.

ISA to use 'digital means' to track Covid-19 carriers' relatives

A pilot program will check into relatives of carriers who are suspected of lying about their contacts prior to diagnosis.

Shabak chief apologizes: Totally my fault

GSS head Nadav Argaman returned from a work trip abroad to reports that he broke coronavirus guidelines hosting family members in his Sukka.

'Beat the enemy to the mark and never look back'

The Israel Defense Prize for 2020 was presented to 3 outstanding projects.

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

Nearly half a million Israelis quarantined in July

Nearly half a million Israelis quarantined during July, including 100,000 who did so of their own volition, new report shows.

To the ISA: Confessions are not a substitute for investigation

Those with hidden agendas often take advantage of the fact that most of us forget quickly. Note the Duma and Pearlman cases. Op-ed.

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.

Half of coronavirus patients haven't been located

New report shows rising infection rate, suggests thousands of people have coronavirus but are unaware of it.

In July, 3,495 coronavirus cases diagnosed thanks to Shabak

Meeting to discuss Shabak (ISA) tracking methods, Health Ministry management of coronavirus quarantines.

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.