Shin Bet

Shin Bet, Mossad, raise alert level worldwide

Shin Bet, Mossad, increase Israeli security worldwide, using advanced technology to identify threats.

Arrest in broad daylight:

Undercover Border Police, dressed as locals, surprise terrorist

Undercover Border Police officers operating in the Judea and Samaria sector arrested a fugitive terrorist in the heart of Jenin in a precise operation carried out under the direction of the Shin Bet.

The special book the Shin Bet Chief brought to Iran meeting

The Prime Minister’s Office released footage from the security consultation in which Shin Bet chief David Zini is seen holding the book Manot HaLevi on the Book of Esther.

Shin Bet Chief Zini

'There was no betrayal, there was a serious professional failure'

Shin Bet Chief David Zini stated at a conference that the agency experienced a professional failure during the October 7 massacre and emphasized that there is no basis for claims of internal betrayal.

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Officers breach door, arrest suspect in Shechem

Mista’arvim units, Shin Bet operatives and IDF soldiers arrested a Hamas-inspired suspect in Balata camp during a precise intelligence-based operation.

Suspicion:

Senior Shin Bet figure involved in smuggling goods to Gaza

Senior Shin Bet official suspected of involvement in smuggling goods to Gaza in exchange for large sums of money, report says.

Two Years Later:

ISA to join search for Hymanut Kassaou

The Attorney General approved involving the ISA in the search as an assisting agency only in a Knesset meeting marking two years to the day since the 9-year-old girl disappeared in Tzfat.

Netanyahu

'Gaza will be demilitarized the easy way or the hard way'

PM Netanyahu adressed a emphasized the need for the demilitarization of Gaza, the creation of a new regional axis, and the continued fight against terrorism and illegal weapons.

Mid-war:

Report: AG takes aim at Shin Bet chief's freedom of action

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's office preparing legal opinion to ban Shin Bet chief David Zini from dealing with Gaza-related issues, journalist Yaakov Bardugo reports.

Terror attack thwarted in Carmiel

In joint operation, security forces arrest four residents of northern Israel suspected of planning attack on IDF soldiers.

Netanyahu's guard to be indicted 11 years after deadly crash

Deputy attorney general Efrat Greenbaum has decided to file an indictment against a former bodyguard to the Prime Minister over his alleged role in a fatal traffic accident in Mexico in 2015.

Helmet cam footage

Undercover operatives arrest suspected terrorist near Qalqilya

Undercover Border Police officers from the Judea and Samaria district and IDF soldiers, under the guidance of the Shin Bet, arrested a terrorist suspect involved in terrorist activity during a nighttime operation in the Qalqilya area.

Arab who gathered intel on former Defense Minister arrested

Investigation reveals Arab-Israeli was aware of his operator's identity, gathered intelligence on former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Ex-Shin Bet officials urge director to deny conspiracy theories

Five ex-directors and 31 former officials demand current chief David Zini defend agency staff against “false conspiracy theories” and political attacks.

ISA warns of increasing cyber attacks against Israeli officials

The ISA and the National Cyber Directorate reported this morning on hundreds of attempts to hack the accounts of senior government, security, academic and media figures by Iranian intelligence agents.

Unusual incident

Journalist kicked off PM's plane ahead of US visit

Nick Kolyohin, an Israeli-Russian independent journalist, was removed from Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight, ordered by the Shin Bet, despite prior approval for his participation.

Shin Bet thwarts terrorists planning Samaria attack

Indictments filed against five terrorists linked to Lebanon-based cell who planned attack in Samaria town.

ISA Director:

Rafah crossing using 'Palestine' stamp despite PMO denial

ISA chief David Zini confirmed that Gazans passing through the crossing are receiving a stamp from the PA despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's insistence that the PA will have no part in managing Gaza.

Former ISA Official:

Netanyahu vetoed killing Sinwar

Ilan Segev, a former senior ISA official, claims that as early as 2018 there was a rare and precise opportunity to eliminate Yahya Sinwar together with Saleh al-Arouri - and that Netanyahu refused to approve the attack.

Iranian spy cell uncovered in central Israel

Two Israeli civilians from the Jerusalem area were arrested on suspicion of committing serious security offenses while maintaining ongoing contact with hostile elements.

Islamic Jihad Northern Gaza Commander eliminated

The IDF and ISA struck and eliminated the terrorist Ali Raziana, who served as the Commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade in the Islamic Jihad terror organization.

Terror attack foiled

Wanted terrorist captured in Sharon region

Israeli security forces captured a wanted terrorist from the Balata refugee camp who was planning an attack in central Israel. The suspect has been transferred for interrogation by the Shin Bet.

Ben-Gvir:

Shin Bet Chief said terrorists are afraid to go to jail

National Security Minister claims terrorists 'don't carry out attacks because Ben-Gvir's jails are hell for them.'

Changes in Jewish Dept.

Shin Bet changes definition of nationalist terror

According to the Shin Bet's new definition, arson attacks on buildings or unoccupied vehicles will be classified as a 'serious incident,' not terror.

Exited Rafah tunnel

IDF captures key Hamas commander

The IDF and Shin Bet arrest Hamas commander who was among eight terrorists who exited a tunnel in Rafah. Three terrorists were eliminated, and searches continue for the remaining terrorists.

Relative of Shin Bet director suspected of smuggling into Gaza

A court cleared for publication that a relative of Shin Bet Director David Zini is suspected of smuggling goods into Gaza with possible terror-related use; authorities stress the director is not implicated.

700 Graves Opened:

New details on the operation to recover Ran Gvili

IDF troops operated in the cemetery extensively without knowing that Ran's body was nearby.

Shin Bet reveals new details:

The terrorist who led Israeli forces to Ran Gvili's body

The Shin Bet revealed that intelligence from the interrogation of an Islamic Jihad terrorist led to the identification and recovery of Ran Gvili’s body from a cemetery in northern Gaza.

Death penalty for terrorists? Shin Bet changes its approach

Shin Bet supports death penalty for terrorists, 'there were concerns in the past regarding the implications of such a move'

Shin Bet warns of Iranian threat in Tiberias

Shin Bet warns Tiberias Mayor of potential for contact between city residents and Iranian intelligence.

In Hebron

Security forces launch large‑scale counterterrorism operation

Security forces launch an operation in Hebron to thwart terrorism and locate weapons. The operation will continue for several days.

One Year Later:

IDF reveals operation to recover Oron Shaul

Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.

Israeli woman to be charged with activity on behalf of Hamas

Rania Dandan, 51, from Kiryat Motzkin, will be charged for engaging in ideological propaganda activities on behalf of Hamas.

David Zini announces:

N. appointed as deputy head of Shin Bet

Shin Bet Director David Zini announces the appointment of N. as the agency’s Deputy Director.

ISA official recommends hanging for terrorists

A former ISA official told a Knesset committee today that the cultural impact of hanging gives it more significance than other options for the death penalty.

Terrorist who injured IDF soldier arrested

IDF and ISA arrest terrorist who fired towards IDF soldier in Shechem, along with additional suspects.

Arab terrorist arrested after joining ISIS

A 15-year-old Arab-Israeli pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to carry out an attack in Israel.

Death Threat:

ISA assigns extra protection to Minister Eliyahu

The ISA has decided to assign increased security to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu following threats against him.

With PM's approval:

Ankle monitor to be used to track Samaria teen

With backing from Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Shin Bet chief, IDF Central Command approved electronic ankle monitors to enforce restriction orders in Judea and Samaria, sparking legal backlash.

Arms smuggling route to Bedouin communities exposed

In a wide-ranging affair that came to be known as the Southern Route, a network of arms dealers was exposed that supplied weapons to the southern communities of Rahat and Segev Shalom.

Since the Disengagement:

Massive intelligence failure in Gaza

Since the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza, the ISA and Israeli intelligence have not had any significant informers in Hamas leadership, and thwarted other Israeli intelligence agencies' efforts in Gaza.

Espionage war continues

Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.

The agent in Gaza

Almog Cohen reveals dramatic details in the Knesset

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen said in the Knesset that a Shin Bet agent in Gaza reported unusual Nukhba terrorist activity hours before October 7, but the information was not relayed.

Deputy ISA chief resigns due to disagreements with David Zini

The head of the General Security Service, David Zini, has accepted the request of his deputy, S., to end his position in the near future, after 30 years of service in the organization.

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Undercover units arrest terrorists in heart of Jenin

Security forces continue operations in Jenin as part of a large-scale operation in northern Samaria, which began last night.

Former ISA Official:

'This is the challenge of protecting Jews worldwide'

Protecting Jewish and Israeli sites abroad from antisemitic attacks is becoming an increasingly complex task for the ISA, but there are steps that other countries and Jewish communties can take to help.

Shin Bet Director:

Abduction threat increased due to hostage deal

Shin Bet Director David Zini warned that terror organizations were motivated by the hostage deal to continue abducting Israelis.

Report:

This is how the Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas officer in Gaza

Israeli intelligence officer supplied assassins with pistols, miniature cameras, and information on the target’s movements.

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Drug, weapons smuggling ring on western border busted

IDF, Shin Bet, and Israel Police Southern Command forces worked together and succeeded in arresting a gang of weapons and drug smugglers.

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

Half a year after leaving his post, former ISA director Ronen Bar criticized the Prime Minister over the October 7th massacre and called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Ronen Bar endangered democracy'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches a fierce attack against former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, following reports that the agency monitored government offices involved in settlement activity.

Suicide Attack Stopped:

Negev resident indicted for planned bombing inspired by ISIS

A Negev resident is accused of conducting training, preparations, and attempts to obtain weapons as part of planning an attack against soldiers in Be'er Sheva.

645 Days:

Knesset committee considers reclassifying missing girl as hostage

The family of Hymanut Kassaou and several Members of Knesset are demanding that she be recognized as a hostage rather than a routine missing person case.

Terrorist who rammed soldier near Hebron eliminated

The terrorist who lightly injured a soldier at the Judea Junction was eliminated after he attempted to ram troops who arrived to apprehend him.

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Dramatic broad daylight arrest in the heart of Shechem

Undercover IDF, police, and Shin Bet forces arrested a Fatah-linked suspect tied to terror attacks and IEDs during a precise operation in the Shechem market.

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets family of Hymanut Kassaou, who went missing from Tzfat, says he will examine bringing Shin Bet in to help searches.

Report:

Shin Bet was unaware of Nova festival on night before massacre

Internal investigation shows Shin Bet leadership did not know about the Nova music festival or its proximity to the border until about three hours after the massacre began.

In the service of Hamas:

Arab Israelis transfer weapons to Judea and Samaria

ISA uncovers network of Israeli Arabs who transferred weapons, funds, to Judea and Samaria under direction of Turkey-based Hamas terrorist.

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First look at major IDF counterterror operation in Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and regional brigades launched a major counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, striking targets, searching dozens of structures, and seizing terror funds to prevent new terror strongholds from forming.