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News and updates about Shin Bet

'This is our Munich':

Shin Bet director reveals intentions to eliminate Hamas leaders

Director Ronen Bar is heard in a recording taking accountability for the October 7th attacks as well as hinting at plans for Hamas leaders.

Shin Bet director reveals intentions to eliminate Hamas leaders

Terror squad which carried out shooting on Highway 5 arrested

Two weeks ago, terrorists fired at cars on highway, left spikes on road to stop cars so their occupants could be shot at.

Terror squad which carried out shooting on Highway 5 arrested

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet locate body of 27-year-old Ofir Sarfati and bring it back to Israel for burial.

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

Fmr. Shin Bet official:

'Hamas controls most of the hostages'

Shalom Ben-Hanan says Hamas can easily release the majority of the hostages being held, including those being held by other organizations.

'Hamas controls most of the hostages'

16 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, 1,850 suspects have been arrested in Judea and Samaria, of which approximately 1,100 belong to Hamas.

16 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

Over 100 terrorists arrested in Gaza in the past few days

Among the terrorists who were arrested were terrorists who participated in the 10/7 massacre and those who fired rockets into Israel.

Over 100 terrorists arrested in Gaza in the past few days

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IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet Director visit Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff Halevi and Shin Bet Director Bar held a joint situational assessment on the battlefield in Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet Director visit Gaza Strip

Terrorists reveal:

This is how Hamas exploits hospitals and ambulances

In a recorded conversation, a Hamas terrorist operative can be heard telling a Gazan resident: 'I can leave with any ambulance I want.'

This is how Hamas exploits hospitals and ambulances

Chilling testimony:

'Our mission was to kill, only to kill'

Testimony from interrogation of terrorist who took part in massacre in Kfar Aza released by Shin Bet.

'Our mission was to kill, only to kill'

Former Shin Bet Chief:

‘We misread the intelligence data’

Yaakov Peri, former head of the Israeli security agency Shin Bet: “We have witnessed a military and technological intelligence failure.'

‘We misread the intelligence data’

With IDF and Shin Bet approval

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Israel in recent weeks has approved the entry of 8,000 Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria.

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Musk to Shin Bet chief:

'Internet access to Gaza - for humanitarian purposes only'

Report: Elon Musk told Shin Bet chief and PM Netanyahu that US and Israel would supervise any provision of internet to Gaza.

'Internet access to Gaza - for humanitarian purposes only'

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated during the war so far

IDF publishes photos of Hamas terrorists eliminated since the start of the war.

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated during the war so far

Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

Shadi Barud, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Intelligence Directorate who planned massacre together with Yahya Sinwar, killed in airstrike.

Israel kills Hamas leader who was part of planning of massacre

The terrorists' confessions:

'We beheaded people, set fire to houses with people inside'

Interrogations reveal Hamas offered $10,000 and an apartment to anyone who abducted an Israeli to Gaza.

'We beheaded people, set fire to houses with people inside'

Settling the score:

ISA unit aims to eliminate terrorists who infiltrated Israel

Shin Bet establishes a unit called NILI whose goal is to eliminate each and every terrorist who took part in October 7 massacre.

ISA unit aims to eliminate terrorists who infiltrated Israel

Former Shin Bet chief: Our future depends on Hamas' destruction

'Hamas accepted decision that in the case of Israel, it is permitted to kill even women & children,' former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen says.

Former Shin Bet chief: Our future depends on Hamas' destruction

Former Shin Bet chief:

'Hamas must be destroyed, our future depends on it'

Former ISA head: In recent years there was a desire not to subdue Hamas in Gaza because of the thought it would lead to peace.

'Hamas must be destroyed, our future depends on it'

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated by Israel

IDF releases photo of key Hamas terrorists who have been eliminated since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.

These are the Hamas terrorists eliminated by Israel

Terrorist who shot at pregnant woman, child eliminated

IDF, following Shin Bet terrorist, finds terrorist who fired at woman and child at close range and eliminates him in shootout.

Terrorist who shot at pregnant woman, child eliminated

Shin Bet to Ben-Gvir: Don't go up to Temple Mount on Sukkot

The head of the Shin Bet asked Minister of National Security not to go up to the Temple Mount during Sukkot. Ben-Gvir: Considering.

Shin Bet to Ben-Gvir: Don't go up to Temple Mount on Sukkot

ISA prevents 'hilltop youth' soldier from extending service

The soldier asked to increase his term of service, but security officials refused 'in light of activity against security forces.'

ISA prevents 'hilltop youth' soldier from extending service

IDF, Shin Bet to government:

Continue economic activities with Gaza

Senior security officials ask political echelon to increase work permits for Gazans to maintain calm on the border.

Continue economic activities with Gaza

Shin Bet thwarts attempt to harm Itamar Ben Gvir & Yehuda Glick

Five arrested, including two Israeli citizens, after Shin Bet thwarts Iranian attempt to carry out terrorist activity in Israel.

Shin Bet thwarts attempt to harm Itamar Ben Gvir & Yehuda Glick

ISA admits to monitoring activists who are not suspects

A court case against right-wing activists revealed that the ISA is monitoring activists even when they are not suspected of a crime.

ISA admits to monitoring activists who are not suspects

ISA denies that guard pushed Transportation Minister

The ISA claims that, contrary to Minister Miri Regev's claims, none of the guards at a recent event at Tel Hashomer pushed the Minister.

ISA denies that guard pushed Transportation Minister

3 arrested for shooting of Nazareth mayoral candidate

Shin Bet, police arrest suspects in shooting of candidate Musab Dukhan and his brother and cousin.

3 arrested for shooting of Nazareth mayoral candidate

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Terrorists who wounded soldiers arrested in Jerusalem

Small terror cell which threw explosives at Rachel's Tomb, planned further attacks arrested.

Terrorists who wounded soldiers arrested in Jerusalem

Network of Hezbollah operatives in Israel exposed

4 citizens arrested on suspicion of receiving weapons, explosives from Hezbollah for use in criminal acts.

Network of Hezbollah operatives in Israel exposed

Ben Gvir on Arab violence:

'Some of the murdered are people who planned murders'

National Security Minister says the Arab street has "entire militias, tens of thousands of weapons".

'Some of the murdered are people who planned murders'

Shin Bet to join fight against crime in Arab sector

Ministerial committee chaired by PM Netanyahu decides Shin Bet will assist in protecting upcoming municipal elections.

Shin Bet to join fight against crime in Arab sector

Ben-Gvir requests:

Shin Bet department dedicated to violent crime in Arab sector

Ben-Gvir demands Shin Bet assist police in fight against crime through a dedicated department and by using technological means.

Shin Bet department dedicated to violent crime in Arab sector

Shin Bet foils attempt to kidnap IDF soldier

Nine Palestinian Authority Arabs arrested on suspicion of involvement in creation of Hamas terror infrastructure in Binyamin Region.

Shin Bet foils attempt to kidnap IDF soldier

Burqa incident:

Activists enraged over Shin Bet pressure to release victim

Some 200 protesters demonstrate in support of Yehiel Indor at the entrance to Jerusalem, four arrested.

Activists enraged over Shin Bet pressure to release victim

Burqa incident:

The odd sentence in Jewish detainee's hospital discharge note

Yehiel Indor's discharge note states there are no special instructions regarding a bed. Family alleges authorities pressured doctors.

The odd sentence in Jewish detainee's hospital discharge note

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian espionage attempt in Israel

Jewish resident of Iran is detained for questioning, admits to receiving assignments from Iranian security sources.

Shin Bet thwarts Iranian espionage attempt in Israel

Terror squad directed from Lebanon arrested

PFLP terrorist living in Lebanon recruits a number of PA residents to commit attacks against Israelis.

Terror squad directed from Lebanon arrested

Shin Bet:

Iranian effort to pose as Israelis online in spy op thwarted

Iranian phishing operation had agents pose as well-known Israelis to contact Israeli citizens, install malware on their computers.

Iranian effort to pose as Israelis online in spy op thwarted

Man detained after complaining about administrative arrests

Resident of central Israel says he was detained for hours after protesting about administrative arrest warrants against right-wingers.

Man detained after complaining about administrative arrests

Court orders ISA to move Jewish detainee to better conditions

Settler detained after Eli shooting attack kept in room brightly, lit 24 hours day, subject to freezing and burning.

Court orders ISA to move Jewish detainee to better conditions

Fmr. Shin Bet officials to PM:

'Retract accusations you made about anti-Rabin banner'

Former Shin Bet officials demanded PM Netanyahu retract statements from his book regarding banner of late PM Rabin in SS attire.

'Retract accusations you made about anti-Rabin banner'

Terror attack victims' friends to spend weekend in custody

The three friends of the victims of the Eli terror attack are being held by the Shin Bet and have yet to be allowed legal counsel.

Terror attack victims' friends to spend weekend in custody

"Restraining order is illegal"

Shin Bet prevents 3 Jewish riot suspects from meeting attorneys

Settlers arrested in connection with riots which followed deadly Eli shooting attack barred from speaking to lawyers.

Shin Bet prevents 3 Jewish riot suspects from meeting attorneys

A rare meeting at the UN

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly tells UN officials: The PA has lost its ability to control northern Samaria.

A rare meeting at the UN

Crime in Arab sector:

Shin Bet chief sends stern warning to PM Netanyahu

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar said that if his agency steps in to fight Arab crime it would come at the expense of stopping terrorism.

Shin Bet chief sends stern warning to PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

'We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime'

PM says crime in Arab sector a 'national calamity,' authorities must strike the 'head of the snake.'

'We are determined to bring Shin Bet into war on crime'

Shin Bet unlawfully interrogated IDF soldier on Jewish holiday

Four suspects were arrested for involvement in Hadera brawl, were interrogated by Shin Bet on Shavuot holiday, and denied legal counsel.

Shin Bet unlawfully interrogated IDF soldier on Jewish holiday

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

In unusual move, soldier not allowed to meet a lawyer for over 48 hours. Family concerned over his condition.

Shin Bet arrests soldier accused of assaulting Arab

Suspected of planning attack

Palestinian Arab caught on a bus in Haifa with ammunition

Suspect arrested near Grand Canyon Haifa Mall, transferred to investigation by the police and Shin Bet.

Palestinian Arab caught on a bus in Haifa with ammunition

Closure?

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

The IDF arrested terrorists who shot two soldiers, wounding them in the PA village of Huwara.

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

Shin Bet chief:

'Terror cell manufacturing rockets in Jenin thwarted'

Ronen Bar says rockets would have been fired from hills of Samaria at Israeli cities if Islamic Jihad plot was not foiled.

'Terror cell manufacturing rockets in Jenin thwarted'

Shin Bet reveals:

Bus bombing in Beitar was orchestrated from Lebanon, Gaza

Botched bus bombing attack in Beitar Illit was carried out by cell of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Bus bombing in Beitar was orchestrated from Lebanon, Gaza

Security detail of Barak, Ya'alon and Ashkenazi reduced

Ministerial Committee on National Security Affairs approves reduction of security details for the three individuals.

Security detail of Barak, Ya'alon and Ashkenazi reduced

Shin Bet chief: Over 200 significant attacks thwarted in 2023

PM Netanyahu holds pre-Passover toast at the Shin Bet headquarters.

Shin Bet chief: Over 200 significant attacks thwarted in 2023

ISA Chief Ronen Bar:

'Unprecedented scope of terror alerts'

During a memorial service for Israel's 6th president, the Shin Bet Chief discussed Israel's security threats as well as its inner divisions.

'Unprecedented scope of terror alerts'

Hamas terrorist shooting attack on Temple Mount foiled

Jerusalem resident arrested for plotting to shoot at bus carrying police officers in the Temple Mount area after receiving orders.

Hamas terrorist shooting attack on Temple Mount foiled

Yoav Gallant at Shin Bet HQ:

'Iran leading a war of attrition against Israel'

The Defense Minister told the agency officials they are obligated to calm down Israeli society and to retain uniting and unifying discourse.

'Iran leading a war of attrition against Israel'

Shin Bet: Islamic Jihad terrorist behind shooting arrested

Terrorist who fired at Israeli vehicle arrested while planning more attacks, weapon seized.

Shin Bet: Islamic Jihad terrorist behind shooting arrested

Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu:

'Israel is approaching a danger zone'

Shin Bet chief warns of situation where there is a "convergence between the security threats and the social situation in Israel".

'Israel is approaching a danger zone'