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Beit El man charged with murder after refusing to help ISA

The man was initially told that he was not suspected of a crime, but then arrested when he refused to answer questions.

Beit El man charged with murder after refusing to help ISA

Shin Bet to protest leaders:

'Do not escalate the protests'

Shin Bet representatives urge anti-government protest leaders to refrain from escalating the protests in order "to reduce risks and prevent accidental harm to the demonstrators."

'Do not escalate the protests'

ISA arrests terror cell that planned bombings in Samaria

The three Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists from the village of Ya'bad worked to carry out substantial terror attacks using remote-controlled explosives against IDF soldiers in the area.

ISA arrests terror cell that planned bombings in Samaria

With murderers still at large

Shin Bet arrests Israelis who protested teen's murder

Two residents of communities near where Binyamin Achimair was murdered were arrested on suspicion of participating in violent protests after the murder. The pair deny all accusations.

Shin Bet arrests Israelis who protested teen's murder

Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination

Resident of central Israel arrested for incitement to terrorism posted on social media.

Israeli arrested for calling for Netanyahu's assassination

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Turkish authorities have continued their recent crackdown on suspected Israeli espionage, fearing attempted attacks against Hamas officials in their country.

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Terrorists planned to murder Ben-Gvir with RPG

The ISA has arrested a nascent terrorist cell with a long list of daring plans for attacks.

Terrorists planned to murder Ben-Gvir with RPG

Unauthorized:

Supreme Court team working to find source of case leaks

Court employees claim that acting-President Uzi Vogelman is searching for the source of the leaks regarding the reasonability standard.

Supreme Court team working to find source of case leaks

Ex-senior ISA official:

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

Arik Barbing, the former head of the Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria sector at the Shin Bet security agency, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the intelligence failures of October 7.

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

Israeli forces have concluded a large-scale operation in the Hamad neighborhood of Khan Yunis.

300 terrorists arrested in Khan Yunis operation

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

As part of the ISA operation, a significant amount of advanced weapons that had been smuggled into Judea and Samaria were seized.

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

Security sources claim that it will be impossible to form a governmental alternative to Hamas, without armed groups in Gaza that are not affiliated with Hamas.

Israel considers distribution of guns to leaders in Gaza

ISA:

Be careful not to publish Yair Netanyahu's location

The Jewish Department of the ISA contacted an activist in California to tell him not to publish details of the location of the family of the Prime Minister.

Be careful not to publish Yair Netanyahu's location

The 'day after'

The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials

The Coordinator for Government Activities in Territories and a very high-up Shin Bet official reportedly met with a senior member of the Fatah party in secret. It is unclear if Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the meeting.

The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials

Ticking bomb:

Terrorist planning suicide bombing arrested near Jericho

For 2nd time this month, a plot to carry out a suicide bombing attack in the immediate time-frame has been stopped.

Terrorist planning suicide bombing arrested near Jericho

Shin Bet estimate:

Terrorist release may cause unrest in Judea, Samaria

IDF and Shin Bet admit that motivation for attacks is high and that despite the many significant targeting of terrorists, it is impossible to succeed in all.

Terrorist release may cause unrest in Judea, Samaria

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

The dean of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar was summoned to a meeting with ISA personnel, who stated that he must either cooperate with them or lose his institution.

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

Gallant:

'ISA holds up revocation of terrorists citizenship'

Défense Minister tells Minister Strock the Shin Bet has not responded to his multiple appeals on the implementation of the law stripping terrorists paid by the PA of their Israeli citizenship.

'ISA holds up revocation of terrorists citizenship'

Ticking bomb:

Terrorist killed on way to carry out suicide attack

Jenin resident with gun and a ready-to-use explosive device killed while on his way into Israel to carry out a suicide attack in the immediate term.

Terrorist killed on way to carry out suicide attack

Arab-Israeli squad plotting terror attacks uncovered

Shin Bet, police uncover plot to commit terror attacks by squad of Israeli Arabs from the north with the support of Hamas.

Arab-Israeli squad plotting terror attacks uncovered

ISA denies pretending to be detainee's lawyers

Security officials have dismissed as complete falsehood the claim that two ISA coordinators visited administrative detainee Ariel Danino while claiming to be his attorneys to question him before a court hearing.

ISA denies pretending to be detainee's lawyers

ISA launches investigation into Oct. 7 massacre

ISA director Ronen Bar has ordered an operational investigation into units connected with the massacre, joining the IDF in an attempt to better prepare for the future and address past failings.

ISA launches investigation into Oct. 7 massacre

Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire killed

Terrorist who was responsible for launching rockets at Israel and planning October 7th massacre eliminated in airstrike.

Hamas terrorist responsible for rocket fire killed

Cleared for publication:

Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Israeli forces arrested four individuals who had manufactured bombs and procured weapons to attack Israeli forces in the Hebron region.

Security forces foil ISIS IED attacks in Hebron

Ben-Gvir:

'The ISA thinks we live in Switzerland'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced plans to release a group of Palestinian administrative detainees.

'The ISA thinks we live in Switzerland'

Gesture for Ramadan?

Dozens of Palestinian Arab detainees released

Dozens of Palestinian Arabs being held under administrative detentions unexpectedly released from Ofer prison. IDF and Shin Bet: This is due to the shortage of room in the prisons.

Dozens of Palestinian Arab detainees released

Jerusalem men arrested for planned attacks

Two men from Jerusalem's Arab neighborhoods contacted Hamas for weapons, money, and instructions for carrying out terrorist attacks.

Jerusalem men arrested for planned attacks

'ISA must join search for missing girl'

One of the organizations searching Tzfat for a missing nine-year-old girl calls for immediate involvement of the ISA to help find her, as long as a terrorist incident cannot be ruled out.

'ISA must join search for missing girl'

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Ariel Danino, who coordinated civilian reports of alleged Palestinian Authority terrorism, was supposed to be released from administrative detention after 4 months. Instead, he will remain in prison for another 3 months.

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Report:

Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6

Due to evidence from the ISA, General Yaron Finkelman and ISA director Ronen Bar both made their way to their headquarters before the invasion, but no additional troops were moved south.

Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6

En route to an attack

Terrorist eliminated by UAV in Jenin

IDF and Israel Security Agency eliminate Islamic Jihad terrorist Yasser Hanoun who has been involved in several shooting attacks in recent months.

Terrorist eliminated by UAV in Jenin

Israeli Arab arrested for meeting Hamas number 2

Resident of Bedouin town of Hura in the south charged with meeting Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Turkey, facilitating transfer of tens of thousands of shekels to Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli Arab arrested for meeting Hamas number 2

ISA prevents arrest of PA official

Despite requests by the police to allow the arrest, the ISA claimed that the situation at present was too sensitive for the operation to proceed.

ISA prevents arrest of PA official

Man indicted for transferring money to Hamas charity

The suspect allegedly sent sums of money to a charity in Turkey that the ISA has determined is owned by Hamas, and which has helped support terrorism against Israel.

Man indicted for transferring money to Hamas charity

Serious indictment:

Northern resident sent intelligence to Hamas

Resident of Ein Mahil in northern Israel arrested for sending intelligence on security site to Hamas so that it would be attacked, working to recruit Israeli Arabs to Hamas.

Northern resident sent intelligence to Hamas

Israeli joined Hamas, trained with Nukhba force

State prosecutors have indicted Juama Abu Ganima from southern Israel for entering Gaza and training with Hamas between 2016 and 2021.

Israeli joined Hamas, trained with Nukhba force

Security heads meet senior PA official in Tel Aviv

Shin Bet, National Security Council (NSC) and COGAT heads met with senior Palestinian Authority official, Hussein al-Sheikh, in Tel Aviv.

Security heads meet senior PA official in Tel Aviv

Shin Bet reveals:

Photos from preparations for undercover op

Photos published by the Shin Bet show agents applying makeup in preparation for the undercover operation to eliminate three terrorists in a hospital in Jenin.

Photos from preparations for undercover op

Man attempted attack on Haifa refinery for Hamas

Police and ISA forces arrested the suspect before he was able to carry out a planned arson attack against the Haifa refinery and a police station.

Man attempted attack on Haifa refinery for Hamas

Former Shin Bet chief:

'IDF only remains in Gaza because of the hostages'

Former Shin Bet chief Carmi Gillon claims that "the military pressure in the Gaza Strip is the only thing that can bring the hostages home."

'IDF only remains in Gaza because of the hostages'

Shin Bet reveals:

How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

The Shin Bet reveals that Israeli Jews were unknowingly in contact with Hamas terrorists from Gaza who gave them various tasks to complete and packages to transfer.

How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

Former ISA Director:

'I lied because I hadn't been in the IDF'

Former ISA director Yaakov Peri explains why he lied about his military service.

'I lied because I hadn't been in the IDF'

Amid tensions:

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt

Axios reports that Israel Security Agency director Ronen Bar visited Cairo and met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abbas Kamel.

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt

'You broke the law':

Shin Bet director calls out MK Gotliv

Shin Bet Director Bar wrote a letter to the Knesset Speaker and others saying that MK Tally Gotliv harmed national security when she spread a conspiracy theory about the husband of an anti-government activist talking to a Hamas leader.

Shin Bet director calls out MK Gotliv

1,000 buildings searched, hundreds interrogated

IDF, ISA, and Border Police conclude large-scale counterterrorism operation in Tulkarm.

1,000 buildings searched, hundreds interrogated

Islamic Jihad commander reveals

How terrorists received military training in Iran

Captured Islamic Jihad platoon commander Basel Mahadi reveals during Shin Bet interrogation how he and other terrorists received rifle and sniper training in Iran.

How terrorists received military training in Iran

Flowers and photographing houses:

Iran's plan to control Israelis

Shin Bet disclosed several online platforms operated by Iranian security forces to gain influence in Israel

Iran's plan to control Israelis

Mossad and Shin Bet:

This is how Hamas plans attacks around the world

Orders from the organization leadership, acquisition of UAVs and use of criminal elements: This is how Hamas terrorist organization senior operatives advanced attacks against innocents around the world.

This is how Hamas plans attacks around the world

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

IDF, ISA announce killing of Mamdouh Lolo, one of Islamic Jihad's senior military leaders, in an airstrike.

Islamic Jihad 'chief of staff of northern Gaza' killed

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Former ISA director Carmi Gillon claims that religious right-wing parties in Israel are using the same techniques as Hamas to take power.

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Report:

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

A tentative proposal would see Gaza split into multiple clan-based administrative areas, instead of being ruled by a single entity.

Is this the IDF's plan for the day after the war?

Report:

10/7 helicopter pilots were told to choose targets from Telegram

A new report details the extent to which Israel's most elite security forces were caught by surprise on October 7th.

10/7 helicopter pilots were told to choose targets from Telegram

Report:

Shin Bet received intel about planned attack after Yom Kippur

The Shin Bet received a report during the summer that Hamas planned on attacking after Yom Kippur, but it was not marked as significant.

Shin Bet received intel about planned attack after Yom Kippur

Shin Bet reveals:

How Iran attempted to recruit, collect intel from Israelis

Iranian agents pretend to offer jobs, dating online, pose as Israelis to incite hatred over the hostage crisis in latest intel operation.

How Iran attempted to recruit, collect intel from Israelis

Stunning admission:

Gaza hospital director describes how Hamas uses hospitals

Ahmed Kahlot, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalya, details how Hamas had private ambulance and phones in his hospital.

Gaza hospital director describes how Hamas uses hospitals

Blow to Hamas' money flow:

Top Hamas financier eliminated in IDF strike

Subhi Ferwana was involved in the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas and its military wing in the Gaza Strip.

Top Hamas financier eliminated in IDF strike

Deeper look:

How Israel collects life-saving information from terrorists

Former Shin-Bet agent tells Arutz Sheva how intelligence is collected from captured terrorists and passed on to forces on the ground.

How Israel collects life-saving information from terrorists

Is the Shin Bet trying to enlist yeshiva students?

A. a yeshiva student, tells INN about a phone call he received, apparently in an attempt to enlist him into the service of the Shin Bet.

Is the Shin Bet trying to enlist yeshiva students?

PM Netanyahu at Shin Bet HQ:

'I discern the beginning of Hamas' disintegration'

During a visit to Shin Bet HQ, PM Netanyahu said that Israel will need to deal with Iran and prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'I discern the beginning of Hamas' disintegration'

New law to give sweeping powers to ISA

Proposed legislation would see the ISA receive even more access to citizens' information, but does not include any legal oversight.

New law to give sweeping powers to ISA