News for GSS Hundreds of thousands sent into unnecessary isolation; 74% got results after 36 hours+Health Ministry invested NIS 112 million to purchase 2.4 million kits for serological tests, but plans to perform only 300,000 tests. Former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett loses state security protectionAll other outgoing Defense Ministers receive five years' protection; Bennett gets just three months. Knesset Foreign Affairs Chair MK Hauser calls to stop GSS COVID-19 carrier surveillanceForeign Affairs and Defense Committee demands Attorney General delay decision to approve surveillance for another three weeks. Internal Security Minister: 'Surveillance necessary to curb epidemic'Interviewed on 103 FM, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan quells anxiety re: surveillance program: "The data will be destroyed." Israeli government moves to allow tracking cell phones to fight coronavirusAgency would not require court order to perform surveillance but will be 'limited in scope of information and what it can be used for'. 18-year-old detained by Shin Bet, forbidden to meet attorneyViolence used against minor, parents not allowed at interrogation as required by law. Adv. Rom: 'GSS using anti-democratic, draconian tool.' Ben-Gvir libel suit ultimatum to Avigdor LibermanOtzma candidate to Yisrael Beytenu chair, who hinted he is a Shin Bet agent: 'If no apology within 48 hours, libel suit will be filed.' Arrested boy's mother to Shaked: 'Shin Bet runs the country?'Mother of youth detained by Shin Bet holds protest vigil at Justice Minister's house, requesting minister work to allow boys to see lawyers. Shin Bet pays up after trying to recruit Israeli youthShin Bet compensates young man NIS 6,500 for inviting him to Shin Bet HQ by sending illegal police summons for interrogation. Shin Bet head reveals 'lone terrorist' prevention methodsSince year's beginning GSS thwarted about 250 major terrorist attacks including suicide bombings, kidnappings, shootings. 'They overturned beds and came out empty-handed'Mother of Elia Nativ of Yitzhar, in administrative detention: 'They banged on the door, went through the closets; we were in total shock'. 34 terror suspects nabbed in widespread operation34 wanted terror suspects caught Monday night in a widespread operation coordinated by security forces in Judea and Samaria. Attack against IDF soldiers thwarted in Negev areaCell comprised of Israeli Arabs uncovered at end of November. Weapons seized. Terrorist who stabbed policeman apprehendedA terrorist who stabbed and wounded a policeman near Har Adar in the Judean hills was arrested and will be charged soon. Shin Bet investigates cause of wildfiresShin Bet security agency investigating possible acts of arson as terror which may be behind the spate of fires spreading around the country. 'Is he or isn't he dangerous?', asked the lawyerThe Honenu organization representing a youth who received an administrative order, claims that GSS conduct proves he is not dangerous. Tourism Minister: High Court insulted the GSSTourism Minister Yariv Levin(Likud) claimed that the High Court acted contemptuously towards the GSS request to delay Amona evacuation. Police indict youth for firing air gunA resident of a Samaria hilltop outpost was charged with firing an air gun at a Palestinian car. Honenu: It was act of self-defense. Jerusalem Terrorist Attack FoiledHamas cell recruited Arab maintenance workers at Jerusalem's busy Mamilla mall, and planned to target shoppers during the holiday period. GSS Cracks Terror Cells in HevronIsrael's GSS and IDF broke up three terror cells operating in Hevron who carried out bombings, were planning kidnappings, and road attacks Terrorists Nabbed With Pipe Bombs in SamariaSecurity forces in northern Samaria arrested two Arabs from PA enclaves carrying explosives and other weapons – yet again. Border Police Thwart Terror AttackBorder Police manning the Tapuach Junction in Samaria captured two terrorists armed with pipe bombs, a makeshift firearm, knives, and ammo Overkill Charged in Kfar Tapuach ArrestsPolice arrested two young women, 20,from Kfar Tapuach for suspected vandalsim in what friends and neighbors call 'harassment' Israel Preemptively Grabs Hamas KidnapperIsraeli intelligence officers three weeks ago reportedly grabbed a Hamas officer in Sinai who was planning to kidnap Israelis. Hamas Cell Arrested, Indicted in JerusalemA Hamas fund raising and money laundering cell was recently arrested by Israel's security services and indicted in a Jerusalem court. GSS: No Shalit Debrief Yet, Just GuessesIsraeli security officials say they have yet to debrief Gilad Shalit on his years in Hamas captivity, but they have some guesses. GSS Cracks Hamas NetworkIsrael's GSS cracked a Hamas network in Judea and Samaria, which was planning kidnappings and suicide bombings. |
