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Israel sentences Jewish convert to Islam over ISIS ties

Jewish Belorussion who converted to Islam and tried to join ISIS is arrested, sentenced to over 3 years in prison.

Israeli Arabs join ISIS, plan attack on Temple Mount

Shabak, Israel Police, foil ISIS-supporting Israeli Arabs' planned attack on Temple Mount.

Security forces nab 16 wanted terror suspects in overnight raids

Israeli forces capture terrorists in searches across Judea and Samaria, uncover illegal firearms.

Former Shabak head resigns from Knesset

Yesh Atid MK who served as Shabak head resigns from Knesset after being accused of leaking information to Interior Minister.

Shin Bet warns hilltop youth not to avenge Ben-Gal's murder

After murder of Rabbi Ben-Gal, Shin Bet summons, warns youth not to carry out revenge attacks. Attorney Ben-Gvir: 'Red lines crossed.'

Ex-spymaster slams 'weak' Netanyahu government

'I worked with them. They don't have a clear plan. They don't lead by personal example.'

Suspect in Havat Gilad murder arrested

Samaria: IDF forces arrest Arab suspected of assisting murderers of Rabbi Raziel Shevach near community of Havat Gilad.

Shabak: Terrorist who killed Rabbi Shevach may still be alive

Israeli security forces believe terrorist who organized Rabbi Shevach's murder to be still alive.

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Father of tortured Israeli youth speaks out

Father of defendant in Duma murder case tells of two years since arrest; 'His confession was extracted under torture.'

Shin Bet foils ISIS-inspired terror attack

26-year-old Arab from central Israel plans ISIS-inspired attack, but fails in recruiting attempts.

'I refuse to use government bodyguards'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel demands guard who taped PM's son be prosecuted, refuses bodyguard protection until charges filed.

Olmert: 'I erred'

Former Prime Minister speaks about 'numerous mistakes' made during his tenure as Prime Minister, but criticizes current government.

PM Netanyahu responds to former Shabak head

PM Netanyahu's office contradicts former Shabak head Yoram Cohen's claim about the provision of security details for Netanyahu's sons.

Former Shin Bet head opposes death penalty for terrorists

'Even today, we can sentence a terrorist to death. Endless discussions will lead to kidnappings,' asserts ex security chief Yoram Cohen.

'Terrorist death penalty law will lead to wave of kidnappings'

Security agency warns that death penalty bill will encourage terrorists to kidnap Jews around the world.

PM: 'Iran is trying to create terror cells within the State'

PM Netanyahu praises Shabak for uncovering Iranian terror network, says Iran is trying to organize terror inside the State of Israel

Dozens of terrorists and rioters arrested

Security forces arrest, interrogate, 26 terrorists and 12 violent rioters.

How security camera footage helped Israel track down killers

Security camera footage enabled the Israeli security forces to track down the terrorists who murdered Ron Kukia earlier this month.

Firebombs on Joshua's Tomb

1,000 Jews pray at Joshua's Tomb in Samaria, as Palestinian Arabs riot and throw firebombs outside.

Want to join the Mossad? Like them on Facebook

Israel's legendary Mossad agency launches Facebook page to recruit future agents.

IDF cracks down on incitement at PA universities

IDF confiscates inciting materials at PA universities, Hevron printing house, amidst celebrations over anniversary of Hamas' founding.

Shabak foils kidnapping plot in Samaria

Israeli security forces uncover Hamas terror cell planning to kidnap IDF soldier or Israeli civilian from Samaria bus stop.

Terrorists who murdered soldier in Arad arrested

Shabak announces arrest of terrorists who murdered IDF soldier Ron Kukia on Thursday, find Kukia's weapon.

Terrorist arrested - two years later

Israel Security Agency announces arrest of terrorist who stabbed man in Sha'ar Binyamin two years ago.

Arabs who aided Reuven Shmerling's murder arrested

Security forces arrest Palestinian Authority Arabs who aided murder of 70-year-old Reuven Shmerling last month.

September terror attacks against Israelis at 5-year low

103 terror attacks during month of September, lowest for that month since 2012.

IDF soldier injured in rock attack near Bethlehem

Soldier attacked during operation to confiscate vehicles and money intended for the families of terrorists.

IDF operation closes 8 illegal, inciting, Arab media outlets

IDF and Shabak arrest 18 wanted terrorists, close illegal media outlets which support and incite to terror attacks.

'You are the source of Israel's prosperity'

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the Shin Bet security service at a toast on Monday. 'No one in the world stops terror like the Shin Bet.'

Security forces foil Temple Mount shooting attack

Residents of Arab town, where perpetrators of deadly July terror attack lived, planned copycat attack at Judaism's holiest site.

IDF seizes NIS 48,000 meant for family of Dafna Meir's killer

IDF confiscates NIS 48,000 intended for family of terrorist who killed Dafna Meir in front of her family.

Watch: Arutz Sheva joins Hamas terrorist arrest

Security forces arrest terrorists, confiscate money from illegal Hamas 'charity.'

'Hamas is spreading to Lebanon'

Shin Bet has foiled 70 terror attacks in the last 2 months, 200 so far this year, but warns Hamas terror organization is spreading.

Netanyahu says Shin Bet foiled 70 attacks in July-August

Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the Shin Bet security service at Cabinet meeting Sunday, and discussed upcoming trip to Latin America.

Terror attacks halved in August

Israel Security Agency report shows terror levels back to 'normal' after July spike.

Senior Shin Bet official could coordinate POW issue

Senior Shin Bet official is reportedly leading candidate for coordinator of captive and missing persons.

Watch: IDF forces fight incitement

IDF shuts down terrorist radio station, arrests terror-inciting singer.

Illegal weapons factory discovered in Samaria

Security forces arrest 16 wanted terrorists, confiscate weapons.

Terrorist attacks on Israelis doubled in July

Arab terrorists carry out 222 terror attacks in July, marking worst month since November 2015.

Two years later:

Court will decide whether arson suspect was tortured

Lod court to decide whether Jewish arson suspect's confession was made under torture or is acceptable in court.

Hilltop Youth deliberately violate restrictions and are arrested

Dozens of Hilltop Youth against whom various restrictions issued deliberately violate orders to enter prison in protest of situation.

2 Jewish converts to Islam join ISIS

20 Israeli citizens fighting for ISIS in Syria, including several who were born Jewish.

New NSC head: Kippah-wearing senior Shin Bet official

Meir Ben Shabat served past three years as Shin Bet southern region head; conducted dozens of intelligence and preventive operations.

IDF uniforms and gear found in a village

Security forces carry out search in Gush Etzion, discover firebombs and IDF helmets and shoes.

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How were terror funds transferred from Turkey to Hevron?

Hamas terrorists transfer $200,000 from Turkey and Gaza to Hevron, to fund additional terror activities and Hamas' legislative branch.

'Shin Bet covering up true number of terror attacks'

Panel discussing Israeli civilian safety reveals most terror attacks go unreported, unnoticed.

Shin Bet chief in Jordan to resolve crisis

Head of Israeli intelligence organization to conduct own investigation into embassy stabbing. Metal detectors may be removed.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attacks eliminated

Security forces identify and kill terrorist who carried out shooting attacks in the Binyamin region.

Israel's Cyber Defense: 'We know how to surprise the enemy'

Shin Bet Chief: 'Since the beginning of 2016, we have identified over 2,000 potential lone-wolf cyberattacks in advance.'

Terrorist's mother arrested

Security forces arrest mother of stabbing terrorist involved in Friday's attack on suspicion of inciting violence.

Terror plot against Jewish visitors to Temple Mount foiled

5 members of Hamas affiliated terrorist group arrested for planning to attack Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount.

Shabak exposes terror cell responsible for shootings

Terror cell carries out seven attacks, attempts two more; Shabak arrests cell members plus suspected accomplice.

'The price tag against the hilltop youth'

Attorney Ben Gvir: Administrative orders without trial and without proof cause unnecessary agitation that could lead to price tag incidents.

Hitchhiking terrorist stabs Israeli driver

Shabak interrogates terrorist who stabbed Israeli driver while hitchhiking two months ago.

Shabak Chief: Israel is stronger than ever

Shabak Chief Nadav Argaman speaks at memorial ceremony commemorating fallen Shin Bet agents, says Israel is 'stronger than ever.'

Only 6 out of 60,000 solve Shin Bet cyber riddle

One ten thousandth of applicants succeed in solving cyber riddle put out by Shin Bet security agency as part of wide recruitment drive.

Spycraft:

Shin Bet looks to recruit best and brightest

In preparation for Israel's 69th Independence Day, ISA launches unique recruitment campaign, 'thwarting the next threat, defending Israel.'

But who to watch the watchers?

Shin Bet and Mossad heads oppose Cyber Authority

Law establishing Authority raises storm in security forces who call to halt legislative process and rephrase to 'match state security needs'

'Qalandiya terrorist wanted to die'

Intelligence agency says terrorist who stabbed soldier quarreled with husband on Sunday night, hoped to die during terror attack.

Youth tries to commit suicide during Shin Bet interrogation

Indictment filed against 6 Jewish youth from Beer Sheva suspected of attacking Arabs. Honenu: one of them tried killing himself.