Shin Bet

3 'Lehava' Activists Suspected in School Arson

ISA says suspects aged 18-22 torched Jewish-Arab school because of anti-assimilation ideology. Lehava: we only operate legally.

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Arrests Made in Bilingual Kindergarten Arson

Several suspects arrested in arson, vandalism on Hebrew-Arabic language kindergarten in Jerusalem.

Eight Arab-Israeli Teens Arrested over Bomb-Making Charges

Israeli Arab teens in Fureidis arrested for being involved in violent rioting after shooting of 22 year-old attacker last month.

Why Didn't the Shin Bet Report Attackers' Terror Ties?

Council Arieh King reveals family of terrorists in Tuesday's attack 'are third generation terrorists,' employers weren't told.

Anger as Shin Bet Head Claims Abbas 'Isn't Inciting Terror'

MK Hotovely strikes back after security agency head claims Abbas 'isn't interested in terror,' Temple Mount visits caused attacks instead.

Gantz and Cohen Agree on Cooperation, End Tensions

Days after their feud goes public, IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet chief agree on mutual cooperation regarding Gaza.

Report: ISA Now 'Settler Profiling' at Ben-Gurion Airport

ISA reportedly intimidating right-wing activists, attempting to recruit informants; rights group condemns 'totalitarian' tactics.

ISA: 'There Was No Warning of a War in July'

ISA explains: Intelligence reports suggested possible confrontation, but never full-scale war. No concealment of information on their part.

Tensions Boil Over in Gaza Op. Blame Game Between ISA, IDF

Benny Gantz writes to Netanyahu over ISA Chief Yoram Cohen's role in Protective Edge; PM urges officials to cooperate.

ISA Was Aware of Glick Shooter's Sensitive Job, But Did Nothing

A month before shooting of Yehuda Glick, ISA went over list of Begin Center employees, which included terrorist Mu'taz Hijazi.

Shelly Dadon Murderer Retracts Confession

Hussein Yousef Khalifa claims confession extracted 'under duress', says interrogator bound his hands to a chair and threatened him.

'Every Successful Attack Strengthens Arab Terror'

Former senior Shabak officer says 'weak hand' in Jerusalem has failed, outlines what must be done to take back the capital.

New Recruits to Take Lie Detector Test, Rules Police Chief

Potential police candidates to require polygraph exams, ruled police chief Danino, as another top officer leaves the force.

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'One Mistake': All Investigators Needed to Nab Teens' Killers

Ex-intelligence official recounts how despite methodical, intensive efforts, investigation relied on a single error by kidnappers.

Shabak Report: Terror Attacks in Jerusalem Jump Exponentially

Terror attacks in Jerusalem spiked dramatically over the past few months, an Israel Security Service report Monday said.

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Arrests End Manhunt for Terrorist Infiltrator in Coastal Region

Security forces arrest two and lift infiltration warning after Samaria terrorists reported in Tel Aviv or Netanya area.

Search for Yeshiva Student Continues as Abduction Fears Grow

ISA, canine squads and Judea Samaria police brought in to hunt for young American student missing since last Friday.

Hamas Coup Against Abbas Foiled

IDF, ISA arrested 93 Hamas terrorists, who were directed by a Hamas HQ in Turkey to take over Judea, Samaria.

Terrorist Apprehended Outside of Samaria Town

Rock-throwers shooed away from Beit El security gate; one approached security patrolmen with a concealed weapon.

ISA Arrests Three Israeli Arabs for Rioting Against Police

Rioting in Shefar'am over Operation Protective Edge saw three masked men throw Molotov cocktails at police.

Shin Bet: We Didn't Send Out Shelter Warning Message

In an unusual move, the Shin Bet said that text messages sent out in its name were attempts to sow panic among Israelis.

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Details Emerge in Arab Teen's Murder Investigation

Several of the suspects were involved in other crimes, court statements reveal; some have been sent for psychological evaluation.

Home of Hamas Kidnapper Raided, Reports Arab Source

Family of one of two Hevron-based terrorist kidnappers interrogated in night activities that included arrest of six terrorists.

Crackdown on Hamas

Israel Bans 'Islamic Relief' Charity for Funding Hamas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon signs an order declaring the Islamic Relief Worldwide, a Hamas funding source, illegal.

Six Suspects Arrested, Released, in Dadon Murder Investigation

Released for publication: initial investigation saw suspects detained by ISA - before investigation turned elsewhere.

ISA: Terrorists Plotted 11 Kidnappings from Prison

Terrorists in Israeli prisons communicated with family members, forwarding plans to organize kidnappings of Israelis.

Chief Rabbis Asked 'Help My Jailed Son Keep the Shabbat'

Father of 'price tag' suspect writes Chief Rabbis following reports of serious abuse of youths, including Shabbat desecration.

Top Terrorist Reveals Inner Workings of 'Hamas Inc.'

Terror attacks, riots, smuggling cash - it's all in a day's work for Hamas, a senior member of the terror group told Shabak.

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Israeli Arab Arrested for Helping Relatives Join Syrian Rebels

Negev resident helped two relatives over the Turkish border and into Syria, Shin Bet says, using social networks.

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Illegal Arab Worker Planned Kidnapping - and Nearly Succeeded

Islamic Jihad terrorist discovered breaking in to house in northern Israel, planned to take hostages.

Restraining Orders on 'Extremists' Before Papal Visit

'Right-wing activists' to be put on house arrest during papal visit, police announce. Are efforts to ramp up security going too far?

'Let Our Children See a Lawyer!'

Parents of five youths arrested on suspicion of 'price tag' protest outside court; mother says 'they took him like it was a dark regime.'

Rise in Terror Attacks Against Jews in Jerusalem

Attacks by Palestinian Arabs steadily climbing - but who's to blame?

Israeli-Arab Indicted For Fighting in Syrian Jihad

Arab citizen of Israel arrested after being trained in Syria and fighting for a terrorist group so brutal it was kicked out of Al Qaeda.

Prisons Service Expects Olmert 'Headache'

Former Prisons Service officer says a special wing may have to be built for Olmert, who possesses state secrets.

Public Officials Vow Crackdown on Extremists in Yitzhar

Panel slams Yitzhar extremists for 'violating Israel's democracy,' pledge to focus Shin Bet on 'price tag' instead of actual terrorism.

'Her Only Sin Was Being Jewish'

Nearly 1,000 people attend murdered 20 year-old Shelly Dadon's funeral Saturday night, lament State's inaction over the case.

'If This Was 'Price Tag,' Everyone Would Be Up in Arms'

20 year-old Shelly Dadon was just beginning to blossom when she was murdered, family says. But why are politicians silent?

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Terror Cell Nabbed in Issawiya

Terrorists responsible for attacks in the French Hill neighborhood, on Mount Scopus university campus, officials say.

Secret Shin Bet Unit at The Front Lines of Israel's Cyber-War

Officials speak about the ISA's involvement in protecting Israel's cyberspace for the first time.

Shabak Head: Released Terrorists Can't Return to Judea, Samaria

If the “fourth round” of terrorist prisoner releases takes place, at least 10 terrorists will have to be sent abroad, the Shabak head said.

Building Freeze instead of Terrorist Releases?

Former Shin Bet head Yuval Diskin pushes construction freeze as a means of saving peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Shin Bet Busts Two Samaria Terror Cells

Terrorists arrested for firing on Israeli cars in Samaria, another cell broken up after attacking IDF post north of Ramallah.

Security Officials Visit Injured SWAT Team Members in Hospital

Injured fighters hailed for 'lifesaving acts' as they recover from last night's anti-terror operation.

Hamas Threatens Israel Over Calls to Retake Gaza

Ismail Haniyeh tells rally Israel 'to pay high price' over further actions to defend itself.

Details Emerge on IDF Raid

Violent confrontation between the Hamas terrorist and Israeli security forces resulted in two SWAT members injured.

'Frustrated' Former Shabak Head Launches Rant Against Coalition

Yuval Diskin attacks 'extremist' Likud coalition, which will lead Israel to 'national, social and financial disaster.'

'Price Tag' Suspects Released to House Arrest

Two of three Samaria men held in harsh conditions by Shabak and denied lawyers finally leave jail two months later.

Shin Bet Causing Internal Conflict in Jewish Outpost?

Israel Security Agency accused of pressing residents to expel man involved in Kusra clash.

Wanted Hamas Terrorist Arrested in Hevron

Ayub al-Qawasmi, a senior Hamas terrorist who had been wanted for years, nabbed weeks after being released by PA security forces.

Bnei Brak Stabber Previously Attempted Bombing

Terrorist who stabbed Jewish man in Bnei Brak previously served time in prison for attempted suicide bombing.

US Bars Shin Bet, Mossad Agents from Visiting

U.S. reportedly turns down visa requests from Mossad, Shin Bet agents; change may mean fewer American exports to Israel.

Shabak Reveals Hamas 'Inflaming' Temple Mount

Senior security official reveals terror group trying to stir up violence on Temple Mount, to fan chaos in Judea and Samaria.

'Lapid Will Be Murdered Like Rabin'

Attorney Rabbi Halbertal quotes warnings Lapid will be murdered by a hareidi for relentless pursuit of hareidi enlistment.

Terror Cell Thwarted on Route 443

15 Palestinian Arabs planning to throw stones, Molotov cocktails at cars arrested; Shin Bet catches Hamas terror cell as a result.

Security Team Prevents Hijacked Flights from Entering Israel

Channel 2 News provided an inside look at the team which is tasked with preventing a hijacked flight from entering Israel.

Shin Bet: Failure in Peace Talks Will Not Bring Third Intifada

Israel's Security Agency (Shin Bet) claims that a third intifada is not on the horizon.

'If Shabak Suspects You, You'll Disappear From the World'

Emunah Landsberg, wife of Yehuda who has been isolated for 'price tag' suspicions over 2 weeks, writes 'Shabak is turning into KGB.'

Shabak Forbids More Samaria Men Lawyer Access

Two men suspected of 'price tag' held by Shabak four days without lawyer, third man Landsberg denied lawyer for over week.

10 Days Later, Detained Shomron Man Sees Lawyer

Yehuda Landsberg of Havat Gilad one of three Jews currently being held by the Shin Bet on charges that cannot be disclosed.