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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.

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

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.'

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

6 terrorists eliminated in airstrike in Jenin

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.

8 terrorists arrested, homes of Funduq terrorists mapped

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.

Security for Minister Amichai Eliyahu beefed up

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 makes dramatic change to modus operandi

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.

Jerusalemite who planned terror attack arrested

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.

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

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.

Security forces operate at the home of the terrorist

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.

Arab-Israeli indicted for joining ISIS

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.

Shin Bet opposes Tibi visit to archterrorist Marwan Barghouti

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.

Netanyahu considering firing Shin Bet chief

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.

Prime Minister's Office received warning 10 minutes before attack

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.

Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

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.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

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.

Shin Bet chief meets new Egyptian intelligence chief

Iranian plot exposed

Terror cell led by Ramat Gan couple foiled

The ISA and police foiled an Iranian assassination plot and arrested an Israeli couple who led a terror cell with Iranian guidance.

Terror cell led by Ramat Gan couple foiled

ISA warns:

Iran stepping up efforts to carry out assassinations in Israel

Shin Bet warns of increase in Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli citizens to carry out attacks on Israeli officials.

Iran stepping up efforts to carry out assassinations in Israel

Motti Maman, 73, named as Israeli who conspired with Iran

73-year-old Motti Maman, the Israeli recruited by Iran to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been arrested, defense echelon says.

Motti Maman, 73, named as Israeli who conspired with Iran

ISA reveals:

Hezbollah attack plot on former Israeli official foiled

The ISA uncovered a claymore mine, commonly used by Hezbollah, which was meant to be used against a former defense establishment official.

Hezbollah attack plot on former Israeli official foiled

Main highway arrest:

Terror cell planning imminent attack arrested

Three residents of the Palestinian Authority town of Bani Na'im in the Hebron area were arrested today based on intelligence that they were planning an imminent terror attack, including one on Route 6.

Terror cell planning imminent attack arrested

In northern Gaza:

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

Israel Air Force conducts precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the “Halima al-Sa'diyya” School.

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

ISA data:

Significant spike in terror attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Attempted terror attacks rise from 53 to 90 from July to August, with shooting attacks, car bombings, and even the first suicide bombing in years.

Significant spike in terror attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

'Hamas doesn't want a war'

Top secret Shin Bet documents from before 10.7 revealed

Documents sent by Israel's internal security organization to the Prime Minister just days before the murderous attack recommend concessions for Gaza to maintain quiet.

Top secret Shin Bet documents from before 10.7 revealed

Duma convict to be transferred to religious prison wing

Amiram Ben Uliel, who was convicted of murdering the Dawabsheh family in the village of Duma in 2015 will be transferred from a high-security detention facility to a religious wing.

Duma convict to be transferred to religious prison wing

At least 15 terrorists eliminated

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

Security forces launch counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs report that terrorists were eliminated.

Counterterrorism operation in Jenin and Tulkarm launched

Fear of Iranian attack

Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Shin Bet to increase security for his son, Yair, who resides in Miami.

Netanyahu requests beefed-up security for son

Shin Bet chief:

'Jewish terrorism causes damage to State of Israel'

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sent a letter of warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other ministers stating that "Jewish terrorism" represents a threat to the State.

'Jewish terrorism causes damage to State of Israel'

ISA official to State Attorney:

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

State Attorney Amit Aisman called an urgent meeting to discuss the violent far-right riots in Jit but did not invite representatives of the IDF command that oversees the area.

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

Negev residents planned terror attack

Three residents of the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva in the Negev Desert were arrested for planning to carry out a terror attack in Israel.

Negev residents planned terror attack

Fearful of violence:

State decides not to destroy house of Karmiel terrorist

While the police recommended destroying the home of the Israeli Arab who murdered an IDF soldier in northern Israel, the Shin Bet dissuaded the state from doing so citing fears of inciting violence.

State decides not to destroy house of Karmiel terrorist

In strike in Lebanon:

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist

IAF aircraft strike in the area of Sidon in Lebanon and eliminate terrorist Samer Mahmoud al-Haj, a senior commander in the Hamas terrorist organization in Lebanon.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist

ISA reveals:

The profiles that Iran uses to try to enlist Israelis

The ISA revealed a partial list of fake social media profiles and groups that are used by Iranian intelligence to try to enlist Israelis for espionage operations.

The profiles that Iran uses to try to enlist Israelis

Hasid accused of ties to Iran broke down during investigation

Elimelech Stern of Beit Shemesh admits during Shin Bet investigations that he was in contact with Iranian agents, 'I failed big time.'

Hasid accused of ties to Iran broke down during investigation

'You are feeble'

Report: PM's discussion on hostage deal turned tense

TV report says the heads of the defense establishment said Netanyahu does not want a deal, and he fired back. Prime Minister's Office denies the report, says Netanyahu ordered the negotiating delegation to leave for Cairo to resume the talks.

Report: PM's discussion on hostage deal turned tense

Following the eliminations:

New security instructions for Netanyahu and the ministers

Any tour by the Prime Minister or the ministers will require the personal approval of the head of the Shin Bet. Participation in a mass event will require a protected area.

New security instructions for Netanyahu and the ministers

Security breach:

ISA employee leaked classified information

The State Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment in the Lod District Court against an ISA employee and two other citizens for offenses of divulging secret information.

ISA employee leaked classified information

Khan Yunis recovery op:

The terrorist who was photographed leading forces to the bodies

One of the photos published by the ISA from the operation to recover the bodies of five hostages shows an individual in an IDF uniform and handcuffs.

The terrorist who was photographed leading forces to the bodies

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

ISA publishes photos from operation to rescue the bodies of Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

In operation in Khan Yunis:

IDF recovers bodies of five hostages

IDF recovers bodies of hostages Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz, in a military operation in the Gaza Strip. They will be buried in Israel in the coming days.

IDF recovers bodies of five hostages

Former Shin Bet Senior:

'This is how we use intelligence to chase Nukhba terrorists'

Amit Assa, former Shin Bet senior officer, describes Intelligence activities used to reach every Nukhba terrorist, 'On 10/7 we suffered a strategic, not a tactical, failure. We had the information, but we didn't believe they would do it.'

'This is how we use intelligence to chase Nukhba terrorists'

Abduction plot foiled

Jericho-area terrorists planned to hide hostages in pit

Security forces arrested members of a terror cell from Aqabat Jabr, near Jericho, who planned to abduct Israelis and carry out attacks on IDF soldiers.

Jericho-area terrorists planned to hide hostages in pit

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Navy

IDF, ISA, eliminate the commander of the Islamic Jihad’s Naval Forces in Gaza City and an additional terrorist who participated in the October 7th massacre.

IDF eliminates commander of Islamic Jihad's Navy

Again:

19 terrorists released back into Gaza

Soldiers who were charged with securing the terrorists' return are enraged: 'They still have our hostages, yet we return their terrorists for nothing in return?'

19 terrorists released back into Gaza

Shin Bet discloses:

'This is how Israelis are recruited for Iran-backed missions'

Three Israeli citizens arrested in last two weeks on suspicion of performing security activities directed by Iranian intelligence officials.

'This is how Israelis are recruited for Iran-backed missions'

Shin Bet head on Deif attack:

'Result of a pinpointed-intelligence plan'

Head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, yesterday held a military assessment in Rafah and revealed that in the past week 25 terrorists involved in the 10/7 massacre were eliminated.

'Result of a pinpointed-intelligence plan'

IDF and ISA confirm:

Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated

Rafa’a Salameh, in the area of Khan Yunis one of the closest associates of Mohammed Deif, the Commander of Hamas’ Military Wing, and was one of the masterminds of the October 7th Massacre.

Commander of Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade eliminated

Fighting in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate deputy head of Shejaiya Batallion

IDF, guided by Shin Bet and military intelligence, eliminated the deputy commander of the Hamas terror organization's Shejaiya Battalion, terrorist, Ayman Showadeh, by a fighter jet.

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate deputy head of Shejaiya Batallion

Fmr. Shin Bet official warns:

The one terrorist who will be the next Sinwar if released

Former Shin Bet official and Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF) member Yossi Amrosi warned that Israel may not release Abdullah Barghouti, who is serving 66 life sentences, at any cost.

The one terrorist who will be the next Sinwar if released

Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Border Police officers, together with the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, operate in Jenin to eliminate a terrorist who was involved in serious terrorist activity.

Armed terrorist eliminated in Jenin

Overcrowded prisons?

Shin Bet against the early release of a Jew who attacked an Arab

Overcrowded prisons? Shin Bet against the early release of a Jew who is serving 15 months in prison after attacking an Arab during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Shin Bet against the early release of a Jew who attacked an Arab

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir:

'Lies that never happened'

ISA officials categorically denied that the ISA director had threatened Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

'Lies that never happened'

IPS reveals:

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Officials and agencies across the board denied responsibility for the release of Muhammed Abu Salmiya from detention and blamed each other for the failure.

Shin Bet and IDF released director of Shifa Hospital

Watch:

Two terrorists eliminated in the heart of Qalqilya

Officers from Unit 33 of the Israel Police, in cooperation with IDF troops and directed by the Shin Bet, eliminate two Islamic Jihad terrorists in Qalqilya. One of them planned an attack.

Two terrorists eliminated in the heart of Qalqilya

Netanyahu to ISA operatives:

'Your daring operations made the State of Israel proud'

The Prime Minister was presented with the sequence of actions initiated by the ISA Operations Unit, including the operations to rescue the hostages: Ori Megidish, Louis Har, and Fernando Marman.

'Your daring operations made the State of Israel proud'

Terrorist who attached IED to PA flag arrested

A soldier who attempted to remove a PA flag in Binyamin was wounded when a bomb attached to the flag exploded.

Terrorist who attached IED to PA flag arrested

Shin Bet Director:

'Israel will be the last barrier when people lose their humanity'

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar addressed a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Samaria and pledged that Israel would continue to fight, even if the world would leave its side.

'Israel will be the last barrier when people lose their humanity'

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