Shin Bet

Report: ISA chief to step down in the next few weeks

ISA chief Ronen Bar has said that he intends to resign soon due to the consequences of an ongoing legal battle over whether he may be fired, report says.

2 citizens charged with planning terror attack on Temple Mount

Indictment filed against 2 Galilee residents for contact with terrorist elements, planning a stabbing attack on the Temple Mount and attempting to join the Tulkarm Brigades.

Sen. Tom Cotton:

'How can US have confidence in ISA chief if Netanyahu doesn't?'

US Senate Intelligence Committee chairman says it is not a 'threat to democracy' for Israel's leaders to dismiss the head if an intelligence agency if they have lost confidence in him.

11 terrorists who murdered and kidnapped on Oct. 7 eliminated

The IDF and Shin Bet announce that recently, 11 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for murders and kidnappings during the massacre have been eliminated.

6 Israeli Arabs accused of transferring millions to Hamas

Serious indictment charges group of Israeli citizens with transferring millions of shekels from Hamas agents in Turkey to fund terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

IDF and ISA confirm:

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil commanded the infiltration into Nir Oz. Throughout the war, he planned and executed terrorist attacks against IDF troops.

Court Ruling:

Two Israeli detainees will be released to house arrest

Two residents of Judea and Samaria who were arrested and held without access to a lawyer will be released to house arrest, after a prolonged legal battle.

The ISA's new term - 'Graffiti Terrorism'

Avishai Moalem angered the ISA not only because he refused to carry out arrests without evidence, but also because of his priorities.

Supreme Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Court rules Bar must remain in his position for the time being, allows candidates to replace him to be interviewed but not announcements on who will be the next Shin Bet chief.

Justice Sohlberg's compromise proposal in Shin Bet chief firing

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg proposes having the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee deal with the issue of the government's attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

The ISA Jewish Division: Friend or foe?

The security establishment, the prosecution, courts, media, and academia, all unelected, use their unshakeable powers, knowing that they will never again gain power through the ballot box. Opinion.

'Crucial moment for democracy'

MK Tal calls for Parliamentary Inquiry into ISA Jewish Department

According to MK Tal, the Attorney General’s decision to leave the matter for internal review by the Shin Bet itself raises serious concerns of conflict of interest.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Happening now:

Supreme Court hears petitions against Shin Bet Chief's ouster

The Israeli Supreme Court will hear eight petitions filed against the government's decision to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Former Shin Bet chief submits affidavit against Netanyahu

The former head of the Shin Bet, Yoram Cohen, claims in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court: "Netanyahu asked me to exploit the Shin Bet's authority for personal political purposes."

Former ISA chief:

Netanyahu asked me to disqualify Bennett from Cabinet

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him to disqualify then-Minister Naftali Bennett from membership in Diplomatic-Security Cabinet.

Battle against ISA Jewish Division intensifies

Yesha Council heads claim Shin Bet's Jewish Division is 'an intelligence body that acts only against Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria by using illegal measures.'

Netanyahu:

'Jewish Department conduct proves that Ronen Bar must go'

The Prime Minister denounced the recent recordings of conversations between the ISA's Jewish Department and a senior Judea and Samaria police officer as 'corruption' and 'extortion.'

On Tape:

ISA fears Jews with weapons

Three days after the October 7th massacre, the head of the Jewish Department expressed his concern about Israelis buying handgun ammunition.

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled

The terrorist prepared pipe bombs and knives to attack Jews in the capital during the month of Ramadan.

PMO:

Ronen Bar cannot investigate recordings

The Prime Minister's office claims that Ronen Bar is too involved in the affair to investigate the statements made by the head of the ISA Jewish Department.

Zvika Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'I wanted to help; they violated my freedom of press'

Zvika Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, claims that the investigation into 'Qatar-Gate' is plagued with both professional and ethical problems.

'I misspoke'

Shin Bet Jewish Department chief suspends himself

A., The head of the Jewish Department of the Shin Bet, suspended himself until his remarks, calling suspects from Judea and Samaria 'shmucks,' and admitting to arresting them without evidence, are investigated.

Smotrich, Strock demand cabinet meeting on ISA targeting of Jews

Finance and Settlements Ministers write to National Security Council head warning Shin Bet is baselessly using draconian measures against citizens.

State to Supreme Court:

'Preventing firing of Shin Bet chief will harm national security'

State asks court to reject petitions against the firing of Ronen Bar, citing the crisis of trust between the government and bar at a crucial time.

ISA official disparages Jews in Judea and Samaria

The head of the ISA's Jewish Department referred to suspects in Judea and Samaria as 'Shmucks' and referred to soldiers from the region as 'death squads' and 'Wise guys'.

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and was likely personally involved in the abductions and brutal murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, was eliminated.

IDF and Shin Bet announce:

Hamas key terror financing facilitator eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Saeed Ahmad Abed Khudari, a key terror financing facilitator within Hamas, was eliminated on Thursday.

IDF and ISA:

Key Hamas propaganda figure eliminated

IDF and ISA eliminate terrorist Mohammed Saleh Mohammed Al-Bardawil, who played a central role in Hamas’ propaganda apparatus, promoting murderous narrative of Hamas terrorist organization.

Commander defends soldier arrested by Shin Bet

The commander of the unit where 1 of the reservists who were arrested with the security coordinator of Malachei HaShalom, calls the reservist an 'outstanding soldier.'

'Why are we seen as enemies?'

ISA arrests security coordinator from Judea and Samaria

The wife of a security coordinator who was arrested and is being denied legal counsel spoke out against his arrest: 'It abandons our security.'

401 terrorists arrested, 13 killed

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Only three significant terror attacks originated in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan in 2025, compared to 27 in the previous year.

Deputy ISA chief to fill dismissed chief Ronen Bar's position

Netanyahu appoints deputy head of Shin Bet as acting head until a permanent replacement is determined.

Minister Dichter:

'The Prime Minister's people should not be dealing with Qatar'

Former ISA Director and current Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter spoke out against members of the Prime Minister's staff having alleged connections with Qatari figures. 'It's worrying and disturbing.'

IDF:

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

The IDF, ISA, and Mossad confirmed that Hezbollah and Quds Force terrorist Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir assisted Hamas in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians.

Netanyahu backtracks:

Sharvit will not be appointed as Shin Bet Chief

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that 'after further thought,' he decided to withdraw the appointment of Vice Admiral (Res.) Eli Sharvit as ISA Director.

Netanyahu on Qatar-Gate:

Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

After testifying to the police on Qatar-Gate, Prime Minister Netanyahu published a video claiming the investigation is solely meant to prevent ISA Chief Bar's dismissal and to remove him from office.

US Sen. Graham objects to Netanyahu's choice for ISA Chief

US Senator Lindsey Graham published a post calling on Israel to reconsider the appointment of VADM Eli Sharvit, who recently wrote a column criticizing President Trump's policies.

Benny Gantz:

Sharvit is fit for the job; the move seeks to challenge the court

National Unity Party chairman abstains from opposing the appointment of Eli Sharvit as ISA Director, but said that Netanyahu needed to wait for the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against Bar's dissmissal.

Sources close to PM:

Appointment of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet head to be withdrawn

There is a growing belief among those close to the prime minister that the anger in Likud over the appointment of a former navy commander who participated in the Kaplan protests to lead Israel's intelligence agency will not go through.

Pressure on Netanyahu to revoke appointment of new Shin Bet chief

Likud members pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to revoke appointment of former Navy commander Eli Sharvit as new Shin Bet chief.

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria, including two minors; detainees appeal order preventing them from meeting their lawyers.

Netanyahu announces:

Eli Sharvit to serve as the next head of the Shin Bet

After interviewing seven different candidates, Netanyahu decides to appoint former Navy Commander Eli Sharvit as head of the Israel Security Agency.

ISIS:

Israeli Arab who pledged allegiance to ISIS arrested

Police and Shin Bet arrest 17-year-old Israeli Arab from Jisr az-Zarqa, suspected of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning to carry out a major attack in central Israel.

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

Tulkarm resident who hid in a safe house for more than a year after wounding a soldier in a shooting attack arrested after lengthy investigation.

IDF confirms:

Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza

According to the IDF Abd al-Latif Rajab Jumaa Qanou systematically used media platforms for propaganda purposes, psychological terror, and the distribution of false information regarding Hamas' activities in the Gaza Strip and outside of it.

Ben-Gvir demands:

'AG must turn over all docs related to investigation against me'

National Security Minister calls on Supreme Court to order the Attorney General to disclose all material related to the Shin Bet investigation against him. 'Shock to every citizens in a democratic country,'

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Terrorist arrested less than a day after ramming attempt

IDF, Shin Bet, and police operation leads to quick capture of terrorist who attempted to run over 2 pedestrians last night.

Yair Lapid:

If government doesn't obey Supreme Court, everything will end

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'

Who will lead the ISA after Ronen Bar?

The Prime Minister has begun interviewing four candidates to take over the position once Bar's service concludes.

Protesters outside justice's home:

'Enough interference in government decisions'

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz, demanding she cease interference in government decisions. 'In a sane world, ISA chief would have stepped down or been fired a day after the massacre.'

Supreme Court rejects A-G's position on ISA candidates

Court rules that the PM can interview candidates to head the Shin Bet, rejecting Attorney-General Baharav-Miara's argument that these interviews cannot be done now, but keeps in place order preventing current Shin Bet chief from being dismissed.

Ben-Gvir demands:

Government inspection committee into Ronen Bar's actions

After learning that the ISA reportedly opened an investigation into him and the police, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is asking for the government to create a committee to inspect ISA Director Ronen Bar's conduct.

'The issue is not judicable'

Government: Reject petitions against ISA chief's dismissal

In its reply to the requests for an interim ruling on the petitions against the dismissal of the ISA Director Ronen Bar, the government claims that it has the power to dismiss him and therefore it can not be petitioned.

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IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

The IDF and ISA struck over 100 pickup trucks used to infiltrate Israeli territory, murder, and abduct Israeli civilians as well as other terrorist purposes.

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from entering the Knesset?

Bentzi Gopstein, who serves as an advisor to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, does not have a permanent entry permit to the Knesset, in contrast to other advisors. Otzma Yehudit blames the Shin Bet.

Netanyahu:

ISA chief undermining democracy, reminiscent of dark regimes

Prime Minister harshly attacks ISA chief over reports of investigation against police and Minister Ben Gvir on suspicion of sabotage. 'Reminiscent of dark regimes.'

IDF confirms:

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

The military stressed that the strike was conducted following an extensive intelligence-gathering process and with precise munitions, in order to mitigate harm to the surrounding environment as much as possible.

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

The ISA has been conducting a covert investigation against the police and Minister Ben Gvir over the past few months, on suspicion of subversion of the rule of law.

Supreme Court sets date to hear petitions against Bar's dismissal

The Supreme Court will hear the petitions against the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar on April 8th.