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News and updates about Shin Bet

'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.

Shin Bet Jewish Department chief suspends himself

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.

Smotrich, Strock demand cabinet meeting on ISA targeting of Jews

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.

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

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'.

ISA official disparages Jews in Judea and Samaria

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.

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

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.

Hamas key terror financing facilitator eliminated in Gaza

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.

Key Hamas propaganda figure eliminated

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.'

Commander defends soldier arrested by Shin Bet

'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.'

ISA arrests security coordinator from Judea and Samaria

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.

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

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

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.'

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

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.

Eliminated Hezbollah terrorist was assisting Hamas

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.

Sharvit will not be appointed as Shin Bet Chief

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.

Political witch hunt to prevent ISA Chief's dismissal

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Appointment of Eli Sharvit as  Shin Bet head to be withdrawn

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.

Pressure on Netanyahu to revoke appointment of 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.

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria

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.

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

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.

Israeli Arab who pledged allegiance to ISIS arrested

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.

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

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.

Hamas spokesman eliminated in strike in Gaza

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,'

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

Watch:

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.

Terrorist arrested less than a day after ramming attempt

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.'

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

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.

Who will lead the ISA after Ronen Bar?

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.'

'Enough interference in government decisions'

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.

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

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.

Government inspection committee into Ronen Bar's actions

'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.

Government: Reject petitions against ISA chief's dismissal

Watch:

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.

IDF strikes pickup trucks used in massacre

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.

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from entering the Knesset?

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.'

ISA chief undermining democracy, 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.

Precise strike on key Hamas terrorist in Nasser Hospital

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.

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

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.

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

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar, until hearing can be held. 'We hereby issue a temporary order suspending the government's decision until a different decision is made.'

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar

Knesset opposition appeals to court over ISA chief's firing

Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, and Democrats file appeal with Supreme Court, demanding that the court issue an order preventing ISA chief Ronen Bar's dismissal.

Knesset opposition appeals to court over ISA chief's firing

Government approves:

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, determining that the decision will take effect on April 10 or upon the appointment of his successor.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Shin Bet head to ministers:

'The legal institutions will determine my future'

The head of the Shin Bet does not attend the government meeting discussing his dismissal but sends a letter criticizing the decision to fire him, hinting he would be unfazed by the ministers' decision.

'The legal institutions will determine my future'

Firing of ISA Chief:

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

The protesters, some of whom affiliate with the anti-government Kaplan protest movement, chanted against the judicial reform and slowed down traffic, causing ministers to arrive late to the meeting.

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

Following Netanyahu complaint:

Ex-ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail

PM Netanyahu files complaint against former Shin Bet head for allegedly threatening to blackmail the prime minister and violating the General Security Service Law.

Ex-ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail

Supreme Court rejects petition to block ISA chief's firing

Appeal to prevent government from firing ISA chief Ronen Bar rejected outright by Supreme Court. 'Appeal must be submitted after government decision, not before.'

Supreme Court rejects petition to block ISA chief's firing

Government to approve:

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month

Government to convene on Thursday evening to approve the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, despite opposition from the Attorney General.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

The IDF and ISA struck dozens of terror targets and eliminated two more senior Hamas officials: Yasser Muhammad Harb Musa and Muhammad Al-Jamasi.

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

Supreme Court:

Government has the authority to dismiss ISA Chief

The Supreme Court outright rejects the petition against the government's intention to dismiss ISA Director Ronen Bar, tells petitioners they can return once the government makes a decision.

Government has the authority to dismiss ISA Chief

Ceasefire ends

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

‘PM’s office concerned’

Report: Legal difficulty in dismissing the Shin Bet chief

Legal advisory identifies 2016 government decision stating that the dismissal of the chief of the Israel Security Agency would need to go through the Senior Appointments Committee.

Report: Legal difficulty in dismissing the Shin Bet chief

'Dangerous denial of authority'

Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief

In a strongly worded letter, the Prime Minister condemns Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempts to intervene in the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief

Dismissal of ISA Chief:

Opposition threatens to petition Supreme Court

Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the Democrats warned the Prime Minister and Attorney General that they would submit a petition against the decision to fire ISA Director Ronen Bar.

Opposition threatens to petition Supreme Court

Minister Smotrich:

Don't give in to threats, Bar's dismissal necessary

Smotrich stressed that 'any violent and forceful attempt by legal officials to deprive it of the authority granted to it by law to dismiss or appoint the head of the ISA is illegitimate, illegal, and undemocratic, and it must not be obeyed.'

Don't give in to threats, Bar's dismissal necessary

Refusing to Resign:

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Shin Bet head Ronen Bar announced that he does not intend to resign despite Prime Minister Netanyahu intending to bring a motion in the Cabinet to have him dismissed.

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Due to the failures:

Netanyahu to dismiss ISA Chief Ronen Bar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ISA (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar and notified him that he would bring a motion before the Cabinet to dismiss him.

Netanyahu to dismiss ISA Chief Ronen Bar

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

The police will summon Nadav Argaman for questioning regarding a complaint of blackmail by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

The ISA is investigating a new affair related to the activities of a senior employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, who is reportedly considered close to the Netanyahu couple.

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

Shooting attack in Jerusalem on Ramadan foiled

The police and Shin Bet thwarted a shooting attack against security forces and civilians in Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Shooting attack in Jerusalem on Ramadan foiled