News and updates about ISA

Former ISA Official:

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

Moshe Pazielov, a former senior official in the ISA, explains that Israel is right to arm gangs that will fight Hamas, but must not overlook the long-term consequences of such a decision.

'Arming Gazan gangs is an important and calculated risk'

Netanyahu on hostage recovery op:

'We won't rest until all hostages are home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises operation that recovered the bodies of hostages Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein Haggai, promises, 'We will not rest, nor will we be silent, until we return home all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'

'We won't rest until all hostages are home'

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Iranian agent in eastern Jerusalem arrested

The ISA and the Israel Police uncovered a suspect from eastern Jerusalem who was allegedly working on behalf of Iran.

Iranian agent in eastern Jerusalem arrested

The Battle for Mefalsim on October 7th

A year-long operational investigation has unveiled the harrowing details of the battle around Kibbutz Mefalsim, the Black Arrow memorial, and Sha'ar Hanegev Junction during the October 7th massacre.

The Battle for Mefalsim on October 7th

Three charged in ISIS plot to bomb Israeli forces

Three Arab residents of Arara have been charged with planning a terrorist attack in Israel with direction from ISIS.

Three charged in ISIS plot to bomb Israeli forces

Israeli Navy activity in Gaza:

Hamas naval commando who participated in massacre eliminated

The Israeli Navy, together with other bodies, eliminated Ahmad Al-Lahwani, who served as an operative in Hamas's naval commando unit and infiltrated through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Hamas naval commando who participated in massacre eliminated

Unheeded:

David Zini warned of attack from Gaza 6 months before massacre

Major General David Zini, nominated to lead the ISA, reported that the IDF was unprepared for a surprise attack half a year before the October 7th massacre.

David Zini warned of attack from Gaza 6 months before massacre

In wake of ISA nomination

Zamir concludes MG Zini's military service

Zamir finalizes Zini’s retirement after being sidelined from nomination process; Prime Minister defends timing and legality of Shin Bet appointment amid Attorney General objections and wartime urgency.

Zamir concludes MG Zini's military service

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Maj. Gen. David Zini to be nominated to be Shin Bet Chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has decided to nominate Maj. Gen David Zini as the next director of the Shin Bet, despite directive from A-G not to.

Maj. Gen. David Zini to be nominated to be Shin Bet Chief

Judea and Samaria:

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

During the activity, 20 suspects were apprehended, four rifles and 15 explosive devices that were ready to be used were confiscated.

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Coordinated raids across Judea and Samaria net 25 arrests, including ISIS-linked operatives; weapons and terror funds confiscated.

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Two Israelis from Nesher arrested for aiding Iranian handlers, planting surveillance near Minister Katz’s home, and transferring suspected explosive.

Iran-backed plot near Defense Minister’s home foiled

Hamas command and control center struck in Nuseirat area

The IDF and ISA struck Hamas terrorists who were operating in a command and control center in the area of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip.

Hamas command and control center struck in Nuseirat area

IDF confirms:

Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

Jasser Shamieh, who was responsible for the transfer of tens of millions of dollars to Hamas' military wing, was eliminated last week in Gaza City.

Top Hamas financier eliminated in Gaza

Shin Bet:

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

Security officials attribute the sharp decline in attacks to a combination of targeted counterterror operations and stricter incarceration policies implemented under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

'An Underground City:'

Former ISA official predicts years of fighting in Gaza

Following the release of Idan Alexander from Hamas captivity, former ISA field coordinator Ilan Segev warns that despite the joy, the road to rescuing the remaining 58 hostages is long and fraught with complexity.

Former ISA official predicts years of fighting in Gaza

Security breach:

IDF blunder exposes Hamas terrorist, jeopardizing investigations

ISA, Lahav 433 furious after IDF spokesperson exposes terrorist’s identity, violating gag order.

IDF blunder exposes Hamas terrorist, jeopardizing investigations

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 involved in investigation of massive fires

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.

Released terrorist who returned to terror eliminated in Gaza City

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.

Shin Bet chief submits official resignation letter to Netanyahu

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.

Govt. withdraws dismissal of Shin Bet chief after resignation

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.

ISA chief Ronen Bar announces resignation date

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.

Exceptional perks in ISA Jewish Department

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.

Yeshiva Dean sues head of ISA's Jewish Department

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.

'Ronen Bar's misconduct does not stain you'

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.

'Ronen Bar took a political side and lost trust'

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.

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

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.'

'I will soon announce resignation date'

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.

Supreme Court grants extension for Ronen Bar's response

'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.

Yair Lapid warns of political violence

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Painful meeting between bereaved father and ISA director.

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.

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

'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.

Detained Shin Bet agent receives hero's welcome

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.

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

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.

Lift order delaying dismissal of 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.

ISA agent who leaked information to be released to house arrest

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.'

Shin Bet member arrested on suspicion of leaking secret info

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.

Smotrich declares boycott of Ronen Bar

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.

Terrorist who participated in hostage release ceremony eliminated

Smotrich:

'Ronen Bar caused immense damage to Israel'

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

'Ronen Bar caused immense damage to Israel'

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.'

Amit Segal reacts: 'Hogwash'

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.

'I did not transfer security information'

'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.

New recording of Shin Bet Jewish Department chief emerges

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.

Report: ISA chief to step down in the next few weeks

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.

New security-related case under investigation

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.

'How can US have confidence in ISA chief if Netanyahu doesn't?'

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.

The ISA's new term - 'Graffiti Terrorism'

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.

Hamas Shejaiya battalion commander eliminated in airstrike

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.

Two Israeli detainees will be released to house arrest

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.

Supreme Court hears petitions against Shin Bet Chief's ouster

'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.

MK Tal calls for Parliamentary Inquiry into ISA Jewish Department

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.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

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.

Netanyahu asked me to disqualify Bennett from Cabinet

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.

ISA fears Jews with weapons

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.

Massive Ramadan terror attack in Jerusalem foiled






























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