Shin Bet

Shin Bet involved in investigation of massive fires

3 arrested on suspicion of arson as massive fires rage in the Jerusalem Hills area, causing evacuations and the cancellation of Independence Day events.

Shin Bet chief submits official resignation letter to Netanyahu

Ronen Bar submits resignation letter to PM a day after announcing he will step down on June 15.

Govt. withdraws dismissal of Shin Bet chief after resignation

The withdrawal of the decision to dismiss Ronen Bar following his announcement he will step down on June 15 avoids a Supreme Court ruling on the matter.

IDF and ISA confirm:

Released terrorist who returned to terror eliminated in Gaza City

The IDF eliminated Ali Sarfiti, who served a sentence in Israel between 2002 and 2015 for conducting terrorist activity and then returned to direct terror attacks in Israeli territory.

ISA chief Ronen Bar announces resignation date

At memorial event for fallen ISA personnel, chief Ronen Bar says he will leave his post on June 15.

Ronen Bar:

My insistence is out of concern, I will leave soon

Shin Bet Chief reveals to a bereaved father that he will leave his post soon, and claims: 'There's no political or ideological matter here.'

Report:

Exceptional perks in ISA Jewish Department

Elad Gabayan served until recently as a source for the Jewish Department in the ISA, where he received perks that included 'dark money' and date coaching.

Netanyahu to ministers:

What you'll reveal about Ronen Bar will shock you

Netanyahu to the ministers before submitting an affidavit against the Shin Bet Chief: 'What you will reveal about what Ronen Bar ordered an hour before the massacre, including transcripts, will shock you.'

Honenu:

Investigate head of Shin Bet Jewish Department

Honenu appeals to Attorney General and Police chief demanding a criminal investigation against head of Shin Bet's Jewish Department, in light of his published recordings.

IDF:

Cache with hundreds of combat items located in Hebron

Security forces arrest suspect in arms sales after discovering large cache in women's clothing store in Hebron.

Yeshiva Dean sues head of ISA's Jewish Department

The head of Yeshivat Od Yosef Chai filed a lawsuit against the head of the Jewish Department in the ISA for pressing police to arrest him.

Smotrich to Shin Bet staff:

'Ronen Bar's misconduct does not stain you'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich published an open letter to Shin Bet service members, praising their work, while berating the agency's director.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Ronen Bar took a political side and lost trust'

Minister Miki Zohar from Likud criticized ISA director Ronen Bar for openly opposing the government.

PMO responds to ISA chief:

'Affidavit full of lies, Bar is the father of the failure'

The Prime Minister's Pffice responded to the affidavit Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar submitted to the Supreme Court, accuses him of lying about when the government was informed of the Hamas attack and other issues.

Ronen Bar to Supreme Court:

'I will soon announce resignation date'

ISA chief Ronen Bar submits statement on his dismissal, claiming he was under inappropriate pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PM's office: 'False affidavit, it will be disproven soon.'

Supreme Court grants extension for Ronen Bar's response

A new report suggests that the added time is due to the Prime Minister's Office working to reach a compromise with Bar.

'Jews will kill Jews'

Yair Lapid warns of political violence

The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.

Year & a half later:

Indictments formulated against Oct. 7 terrorists

The Southern District Attorney's Office announced its intention to file the first 22 indictments against terrorists who participated in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7.

Bar to submit affidavit against govt. & set date for retirement

In the affidavit he will submit to the Supreme Court in against his dismissal, the Shin Bet chief is expected to attack the political echelon and also set a date for the end of his term.

Report: ISA chief Ronen Bar to step down after Memorial Day

ISA chief Ronen Bar expected announce resignation mid-May, following Memorial Day ceremonies.

Smotrich:

'These are the reasons I won't sit with Ronen Bar'

Finance Minister states no court has the power to force the government to trust an official in whom it has lost all trust.

Yesha Council head

ISA agent's arrest part of a 'campaign of persecution'

Binyamin Regional Council and Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz spoke with the wife of the Shin Bet officer who was arrested for allegedly leaking materials damaging to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Supreme Court rejects PM's request to lift order on ISA chief

Justices again call on govt. and AG to reach a compromise on the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, reject PM's request to lift the interim order keeping Bar at his position.

Painful meeting between bereaved father and ISA director.

Itzik Bontzel, a bereaved father, talked with ISA director Ronen Bar and personally demanded that he resign.

'Hero of Israel'

Detained Shin Bet agent receives hero's welcome

The Shin Bet agent who was arrested for allegedly leaking documents to a politician and journalists was welcomed home after being released to house arrest.

Netanyahu to Supreme Court:

Lift order delaying dismissal of Ronen Bar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Supreme Court to lift its order delaying the dismissal of Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

ISA agent who leaked information to be released to house arrest

The ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking to the media is expected to be released to a month-long house arrest.

Report:

Prime Minister's tour of Gaza did not include ISA representative

In a rare step, Prime Minister Netanyahu elected not to include any representative of the ISA in his tour of Gaza yesterday.

Revealed:

Information leak almost prevented Operation Arnon

Shin Bet agent who disclosed information about rescue operation shortly before it was carried out is arrested, faces prosecution.

Shin Bet comments on leak of classified information

Shin Bet comments on arrest of agent suspected of leaking classified information to journalists and a minister.

Smotrich:

'Ronen Bar caused immense damage to Israel'

Finance Minister Smotrich explains to Arutz Sheva why he is boycotting any meetings with Ronen Bar.

Arrested Agent:

'I did not transfer security information'

The lawyers of the ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information tell his side of the story.

Smotrich declares boycott of Ronen Bar

The Finance Minister informed the Prime Minister that he will not participate in the important security discussion scheduled for today if Ronen Bar is invited.

Security-related affair:

Amit Segal reacts: 'Hogwash'

The political pundit, who allegedly received secret documents from the Shin Bet member who was arrested, attacked the agency: 'A serious organization would work to check itself to see what caused it to jump head-first into a false investigation, not double down.'

New security-related affair:

Shin Bet member arrested on suspicion of leaking secret info

The Police Internal Investigations Department opened an investigation into a reservist in the Shin Bet who leaked information about an investigation into the 'spread of Kahanism in the police.'

Terrorist who participated in hostage release ceremony eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated Hamza Asafah, head of a Nukhba terrorist cell who infiltrated Israel and participated in the cynical hostage release ceremony of the returning Israeli hostages.

The next ruckus

New security-related case under investigation

The Shin Bet and Police Internal Investigations Unit have opened an investigation into a security-related affair that occurred during the war, but all details are under gag order.

'He could go jump in a lake'

New recording of Shin Bet Jewish Department chief emerges

In a newly exposed recording from a conversation with the commander of the Judea and Samaria Police Central Unit, the head of the Shin Bet Jewish Department could be heard disparaging a court judge.

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.