Shin Bet

Police Continue Harassment of Outposts, Five Arrested

Police swooped down on a 10-month-old outpost in Samaria early Wednesday and arrested, without violence, five youth.

Iran and Hizbullah Tried to Attack in 20 Different Countries

Iran and Hizbullah have tried to carry out terrorist attacks in over 20 countries over the past two years, Mossad and ISA directors say.

Shin Bet Orders Flights to E. Europe Delayed

Worried about more terror, Israel Security Agency orders flights to 11 locations delayed.

Warm Welcome as Men Expelled from Yitzhar Return

Men from the town of Yitzhar return home after six-month expulsion for unexplained ‘security reasons.’

Rare Total Gag Order on Tel Aviv Rape

Attorney for the youths attacked in Tel Aviv can't see the charge sheet against the Arab suspect.

Son of Hamas Visit to Israel an Opportunity to Thank Him

Former Shin Bet agent Gonen Ben-Itzhak: Mosab Hassan Yousef's visit gives us a chance to thank him for his sacrifice.

Israel-Loving Ex-Terrorist in Open Visit

The ‘Son of Hamas’ who helped Israel’s war on terror has made his first open visit, expresses love for Israeli people.

Yitzhar Arson: Two Arabs Caught in the Act

IDF arrests Arabs from Madama immediately after they set fire to brush north of Samaria community.

MK Danon: Shin Bet Giving Terrorists 'Gifts'

Likud lawmaker Danny Danon slammed the deal made by Israel to end a mass hunger strike in its prisons; says he will try to block it.

Arabs Who Stabbed Yeshiva Student Admit Racial Motivation

Security officials say two Arabs arrested for stabbing a Jew near the tomb of Shimon HaTzaddik confessed to the crime, targeting Jews

Ministers, MKs Hit Back at Diskin: Why Wait till Now?

Former Shin Bet head's attack on leaders rouses ire of coalition members, who ask why he did not resign.

Ex-Shin Bet Head Diskin Calls Netanyahu, Barak 'Messianic'

Yuval Diskin says he has no confidence in present leadership, attacking Iran will accelerate its nuclear program.

Shin Bet Confirms Toulouse Murderer Visited Israel

Officials have confirmed French reports that Mohammad Merah visited Israel in 2010 – before his trips to Afghanistan and Pakistan

ISA Thwarts Soldier Kidnapping, Suicide Bombing

Israel has indicted a Hamas terrorist who was planning to kidnap an IDF soldier and aid a suicide bombing squad in reaching Eilat.

Is the Shin Bet Using Extortion to Recruit New Agents?

Johnathan Drori of Yitzhar says the Shin Bet barred him from Yesha, but offered to rescind the order if he cooperated with them.

Better Safe Than Sorry: Diplomats Go Home by Taxi Monday

Israeli diplomats went home by taxi or public transportation Monday after the attacks in In India and Georgia

Yitzhar Invites Shin Bet Chief to Visit

Leaders in Yitzhar blasted GSS chief Yoram Cohen saying he needs to learn about their town first hand instead of relying on hearsay

Islamic Jihad's Jenin Commander Arrested

Israel's security services continue to target Islamic Jihad with a full-court press of arrests and targeted assassinations.

Hamas Cell Arrested, Indicted in Jerusalem

A Hamas fund raising and money laundering cell was recently arrested by Israel's security services and indicted in a Jerusalem court.

Report: Lieberman Denied Access to Classified Documents

Avigdor Lieberman was not allowed to view secret documents when he served as Minister for Strategic Affairs, report says.

Terror Trend Rising

ISA monthy terror statistics show terror is on the rise in Israel due to increased rocket fire from Gaza.

Public Committee: 'Find Rabin's Second Shooter'

Was Rabin's assassination an ISA plot? The Committee for the Reinvestigation of the Rabin Murder presents evidence which suggests that.

Knesset Refuses to Declassify Temple Mount Report

The Knesset has refused to declassify a State Comptroller report slamming officials for pervasive failures at the Temple Mount

ISA Chief: Shalit Deal "Tough and Difficult"

ISA Chief Yoram Cohen says Israel's deal to secure the release of Gilad Shalit may increase motivation for terrorism and more kidnappings.

ISA, IDF Capture Palmer Murderers

Two terrorists arrested for the killing of Asher Palmer and his infant son Yonatan. Three others arrested for stealing Palmer's gun.

GSS Cracks Hamas Network

Israel's GSS cracked a Hamas network in Judea and Samaria, which was planning kidnappings and suicide bombings.

Spike in Terror Attacks in August

ISA reports 178 terror attacks in August, compared to just 53 in July.

ISA: Our Information was Precise

ISA says it gave a focused and concrete warning about the terror attack in southern Israel, dismisses IDF claims.

ISA Continues to Pick On Yitzhar Detainees

After being arrested and then released, the two Yitzhar residents have once again been summoned for questioning.

Shin Bet Insert Doesn't Fool Yitzhar Detainee

Israel Security Agency plants agent in Yitzhar detainee's cell in an attempt to get him to talk. It didn't work.

Yitzhar Exile Speaks Out

Man exiled from home without explanation accuses Shin Bet of making Judea, Samaria Jews out to be violent.

Weapons Stolen from Dead Jewish Resident of Hevron

ISA searching for weapons stolen from Jewish resident of Hevron, and worries about rightists obtaining the weapons.

No More Shin Bet Security for Israeli Teams in Games Abroad

The Israeli Basketball Federation is 'in shock' over a decision by the Shin Bet to stop protecting Israeli teams that play abroad.

Yitzhar Residents Honor 'Deportees'

Dozens of Yitzhar residents came out for a spontaneous show of affection for a dozen residents who were forced to leave the community by pol

Hamas Terrorist Masterminds Shooting Attack from Solitary

Despite being confined in solitary in an Israeli prison, a Hamas bomb expert managed to plan terrorist attacks.

Shin Bet Tells How Murderer of 14 was Caught – and Freed

Thirty-six years after refrigerator attack in Jerusalem killed 14, Shin Bet tells how terrorist behind it was caught – and freed.

Report: Decline in Terror Attacks Continued in June

A report by the Israel Security Agency shows a decline in terror attacks during the month of June.

Terrorist Abduction Plot Foiled by Shin Bet, IDF

The IDF and Shin Bet have foiled a terrorist plot to kidnap an Israeli soldier and attack other Israeli citizens.

Terrorist Who Fired at Dichter in 2008 Nabbed

Ayoub Ahmed Abu Karim, a resident of Gaza, was arrested a month ago.

Decline in Terror Attacks During May

The month of May marked a decline in the number of terror attacks on Israel, according to an ISA report published on Thursday.

In Wake of Events: New Chief Takes Over Israel Security Agency

Watch the remarks made by the incoming and outgoing ISA Chiefs in a special ceremony on Sunday.

Gag Order Lifted on Arab Engineer Abducted in Ukraine

Gaza engineer Dirar Abu Seesi is in Israeli hands. The suspicions against him are still secret.

Shin Bet Investigates Leak from Prime Minister's Office

Senior Netanyahu aides were given polygraph tests after sensitive information reached press.

Shin Bet Annual Report: Terror Down from 2009

No suicide bombings for second straight year, agency says. There were nearly 800 terror attacks, compared to about 1,350 in the previous year.

ISA: Hamas Turning Gaza into Islamic Sharia Law State

New report by Israel Security Agency shows that Hamas is actively making the Gaza Strip a state governed by Islamic religious law.

Photo Essay: Yamas Special Undercover Force in Action

The Yamas counter-terror unit is among the IDF's most potent weapons in the fight against terrorists. Flash 90's Nati Shochat reports.

Hamas Developing Israelophobia?

Terrorist group warns against callers who pose as phone company workers but are in fact Israeli operatives.

Shin Bet Head: More 'Peace Process' Terror Headed Our Way

Yuval Diskin tells ministers Hamas in Gaza, Judea and Samaria issued directive to trip up diplomatic talk.

Suspect in Murder of Two Arabs Says He was Framed

Resident of coastal strip denies charges that he stabbed two men to death in 1998.

High Court Rebuffs Jewish Security Prisoner's Visit Plea

Top court disallows partition-less family visits with long-term Jewish security prisoner Shlomi Dvir - despite opposite ruling for Arab terrorists.

'Son of Hamas' Mosab Hassan Yousef Granted Asylum in U.S.

The son of a Hamas mastermind, who helped Israel capture terrorists and prevent attacks, has finally been granted political asylum in the U.S.

Press Council Backs ISA in Haaretz Spy Case

The Israel Press Council refuses to back Haaretz in spy case, but warns against arresting journalist. US faces similar incident.

Gaza, Judea and Samaria Terror Up in March

Terrorist attacks increased dramatically last month, Israel Security Agency says.

Police, ISA Cuff Arab Gang That Stole Soldiers' Guns

Nine Muslims from northern villages who beat soldiers and took their M-16 guns in January and February have already been arrested.

Revealed: Teitel Worked with the Shin Bet

A Samaria resident accused of murdering Arabs and attacking leftist Israelis used to work for the Shin Bet, a reporter reveals.

Report: Israeli Forces Guarding Abbas, Fayyad

Unnamed military sources say Israeli armed forces are guarding senior PA officials. PA says report is a lie aimed at maligning Arab troops.