Shin Bet

Report:

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

Security sources report that Prime Minister Netanyahu has begun preparing to dismiss Bar and appint his deputy to lead the ISA.

ISA investigates PMO's ties to Qatar

The ISA is conducting a preliminary review concerning the connection between officials in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and Qatar following claims made in connection with the Eli Feldstein trial.

ISA orders soldier's weapon confiscated

Akiva Leibowitz, an IDF reservist, was ordered by the ISA to return both his IDF and personal firearms.

Details of rescue operation

The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

A special unit of the Shin Bet and Shayetet 13 acted hours before the Gaza ceasefire came into effect and managed to recover the body of Oron Shaul. Now, the details of the dramatic operation are being revealed.

Imminent attack foiled in Jordan Valley

Covert Israeli forces broke into a house and stopped an imminent attack from the PA town of Aqabat Jaber.

Right-wing activist appeals administrative distancing order

Lawyer Adi Kedar appeals the decision restricting Ariel Danino from Judea and Samaria for six months, calling it a despairing ploy by the ISA and asking for the Defense Minister to involve himself in the matter.

Two terrorists eliminated in Jenin

The elimination followed a four-hour standoff which included an exchange of gunfire.

Shin Bet chief: This is a 'no-choice' deal

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar says at Cabinet meeting that the hostage release deal is difficult and that he himself arrested some of the terrorists who will be released, but justifies implementation of the deal by the momentum created.

ISA Director:

'Close the deal as fast as possible'

ISA director Ronen Bar urged the government not to delay in ratifying the hostage deal.

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in Nova massacre

IAF conducted strikes on approximately 50 terror targets across the Gaza Strip and eliminated Muhammad Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, 2023.

Right-wing activists detained when friend reveals he is ISA agent

A group of right-wing activists from Judea and Samaria were arrested and held for 10 hours without being questioned or told why they were arrested after their friend told them he was an 'undercover agent.'

6 terrorists eliminated in airstrike in Jenin

PA health authorities report 6 dead and several injured in Israeli strike in Jenin, the first such Israeli action in Jenin since the PA began its operations against terrorists in the city.

Shechem:

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

Imminent attack foiled: Security forces apprehended two terrorists armed with fully loaded M-16 assault rifles and in possession of tactical vests and facemasks.

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

The prosecution today accepted the ISA's position that Ari Rosenfeld is not dangerous: "The danger posed has diminished and he can be released to house arrest."

Operation near Jenin:

8 terrorists arrested, homes of Funduq terrorists mapped

After 12 hours, IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet conclude counterterrorism operation in the Palestinian Arab village of Qabatiya.

IDF and ISA confirm:

Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified

The IDF and ISA notified the Ziyadne family that Hamza was killed in Hamas captivity after his body was recovered earlier in the week with that of his father, Youssef.

Due to increasing threats:

Security for Minister Amichai Eliyahu beefed up

First publication: Following the recommendation of officials from the Israel Security Agency the security detail for Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu has been raised to the highest level.

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas's Sabra Battalion

Osama Abu Namos directed Hamas terrorist activity against Israeli citizens and attacks on IDF troops in the area of Netzarim Corridor.

Confirmed:

Stabbing of elderly woman was terror attack

The culprit knew the victim beforehand and attacked her in her own home.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Chief Rabbi David Yosef will receive an increased security detail after terrorist groups began threatening him directly.

For the first time in years:

ISA makes dramatic change to modus operandi

With 2024 drawing to an end, the ISA has published statistics of its operations over the past year.

ISA publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation

The ISA has released recordings from the hostage rescue operation in February, including the dedication of the operation to fallen comrades.

After 17 years:

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

IDF, ISA, and Yamam forces arrested Ali Dandis who is suspected of being involved in the 2007 shooting attack that murdered Ahikam Amihai and David Rubin.

Watch:

Dramatic arrest in Shechem

The Israel Police has released footage showing dramatic moments of Israeli undercover forces engaging terrorists in Shechem.

Two Negev residents arrested for gun smuggling at Sinai border

Zaher Abu Rakeik and Imad Hawashla were arrested on suspicion of smuggling firearms at the Sinai border. Eight pistols and magazines were seized.

IDF, ISA eliminate Iran-funded Tulkarm Terrorist Network leader

Over the past year, Tarek Doush recruited numerous terrorists, armed and funded by Iran and by Lebanese terror operatives with relations to the Maqdah family, to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israelis.

Iranian spy attempt foiled:

Jerusalemite who planned terror attack arrested

The ISA and police arrested a resident of Jerusalem who carried out tasks for an Iranian agent and planned to carry out a terror attack for pay.

Shefaram man planned attack on police station

Ahmad Wadi has been charged with security offenses; the investigation revealed his communication with a terrorist, intentions for an attack, and trading arms.

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Ayman Ghanam, the head of a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a terrorist attack and posed an imminent threat to Israeli civilians, arrested in Nablus hospital.

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

Shin Bet uncovers Iranian plot to gain access to personal information of Israelis, including senior officials, to set up terrorist attacks against the victims.

One month later: ISA declares Glilot ramming terror attack

Terrorist's attempt to attack policemen following ramming strengthened conclusion that Glilot ramming was planned terror attack.

Security forces take out terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF strikes, eliminates, terror cell responsible for terror attacks in the Jenin area. Wael Lahluh, the head of the terror cell, carried out the August shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, in which Yehonatan Deutsch was killed.

After Samaria attack:

Security forces operate at the home of the terrorist

IDF and Shin Bet say the terrorist, Samer Mohammed Hussein, is a former prisoner who served time in Israeli prisons over terror-related activities he carried out for the Hamas terrorist organization.

Arab-Israeli indicted for joining ISIS

24-year-old Israeli citizen and student at The Technological College of Beer-Sheva arrested for pledging allegiance to ISIS, calling for terrorist attacks online.

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

Over 100 Israeli citizens have recently reported suspected recruitment attempts by Iranian intelligence.

Shin Bet opposes Tibi visit to archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

Adalah Center NGO blasts the opinions submitted by the Shin Bet and the Israel Prison Service against granting MK Ahmed Tibi permission to visit terrorist Marwan Barghouti in prison.

Netanyahu:

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.

Proposal: Law regarding reporting of critical information

A bill on how the passing on of information to the political echelons can be legally methodized is long overdue, because it seems that the Army and Shabak feel they are allowed to hide information from the elected PM. And what are they agreeing to in Lebanon? Opinion.

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

During a 48-hour Jenin-area counterterrorism operation: Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in ground and aerial strikes, destroy dozens of explosives, and arrest wanted suspects.

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

As part of ongoing counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, an aircraft struck a group of armed terrorists in Jenin.

Report:

Netanyahu considering firing Shin Bet chief

Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claim that he has been considering in recent days removing Shin Bet head Ronen Bar from his position.

ISA director visits Turkey to discuss hostage deal

ISA director Ronen Bar met last Saturday with his Turkish counterpart, Ibrahim Kalin. The two discussed the possibility of Ankara renewing the negotiations for a hostage deal.

Flares on PM's house

Shin Bet Director: 'Dangerous escalation'

Director Ronen Bar says the launch of two illumination flares at the Prime Minister's home in Caesarea is far from a legitimate form of protest and will be dealt with with the utmost severity.

Three suspects arrested

Two illumination bombs fired near Prime Minister's home

Projectiles land in Netanyahu family's yard, police and ISA open investigation, arrest three suspects. No one was injured.

October 7th:

Prime Minister's Office received warning 10 minutes before attack

The Shin Bet called Prime Minister Netanyahu's military secretary, Gen. Avi Gil, to inform him of the unusual moves Hamas had made the previous night, mere minutes before the massacre began.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

PM Netanyahu slams ISA for selective enforcement

'Disturbing increase in deliberate leaks from secret cabinet meetings since the outbreak of the war,' PM's Office notes. Several suspects have already been arrested in the matter.

Cleared for publication:

Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

Gag order on investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office over a classified intelligence leak partially lifted: The Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the IDF have entered "open phase" of a joint investigation into a suspected national security breach.

For three years:

Israeli couple from Lod operated on behalf of Iran

Refael and Lala Goliev of Lod arrested after operating on behalf of Iran, collecting intelligence on national infrastructure, security sites, and following an academic; payment reached an estimated $26,000.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

Eliminated:

Terrorist who planned to carry out attacks in 'immediate future'

In hours-long operation, Yamam, IDF, and ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist in Tulkarm, thwarting terror attack planned for immediate future.

Indictment:

Iranian agents bought weapons, were paid for vandalism

Seven individuals were indicted today for the planned assassination of an Israeli mayor and nuclear scientist.

Watch:

Cell sent by Iran arrested before assassination mission

ISA team arrests cell after discovering that assassination is imminent

In a Gaza school:

18 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in joint IDF-ISA op

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, 18 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists are eliminated in a command and control center operating out of a Gaza school.

Cleared for publication:

Jerusalem residents recruited by Iran for assassination mission

A cell of 7 residents of eastern Jerusalem was arrested by the Jerusalem police unit and the ISA on suspicion of planning to eliminate a nuclear scientist and a mayor in central Israel on behalf of Iran.

ISA:

Ceasefire in exchange for a few hostages

The head of the ISA presented the Cabinet a new deal that Egypt is trying to initiate. Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich opposed. Gallant, Regev, Katz, and Levin supported the deal.

Hostage deal discussions

Shin Bet chief meets new Egyptian intelligence chief

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar meets Egypt’s newly appointed intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss how to move forward with negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.

Revealed:

This is the warning the ISA sent on the night before the massacre

At 2:58 a.m. on the morning of October 7, the ISA sent out a warning that Hamas terrorists had activated the SIM cards placed in their phones.