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Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

IDF and Shin Bet announce they conducted an intelligence-based strike on Thursday and eliminated terrorist Osama Tabash, who planned and coordinated targets and infiltration objectives during the October 7th Massacre.

Head of Hamas' Military Intelligence in southern Gaza eliminated

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar, until hearing can be held. 'We hereby issue a temporary order suspending the government's decision until a different decision is made.'

Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar

Knesset opposition appeals to court over ISA chief's firing

Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, and Democrats file appeal with Supreme Court, demanding that the court issue an order preventing ISA chief Ronen Bar's dismissal.

Knesset opposition appeals to court over ISA chief's firing

Government approves:

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, determining that the decision will take effect on April 10 or upon the appointment of his successor.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Shin Bet head to ministers:

'The legal institutions will determine my future'

The head of the Shin Bet does not attend the government meeting discussing his dismissal but sends a letter criticizing the decision to fire him, hinting he would be unfazed by the ministers' decision.

'The legal institutions will determine my future'

Firing of ISA Chief:

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

The protesters, some of whom affiliate with the anti-government Kaplan protest movement, chanted against the judicial reform and slowed down traffic, causing ministers to arrive late to the meeting.

Thousands protest outside Cabinet meeting

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

Following Netanyahu complaint:

Ex-ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail

PM Netanyahu files complaint against former Shin Bet head for allegedly threatening to blackmail the prime minister and violating the General Security Service Law.

Ex-ISA chief Nadav Argaman questioned by police for blackmail

Supreme Court rejects petition to block ISA chief's firing

Appeal to prevent government from firing ISA chief Ronen Bar rejected outright by Supreme Court. 'Appeal must be submitted after government decision, not before.'

Supreme Court rejects petition to block ISA chief's firing

Government to approve:

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month

Government to convene on Thursday evening to approve the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, despite opposition from the Attorney General.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

The IDF and ISA struck dozens of terror targets and eliminated two more senior Hamas officials: Yasser Muhammad Harb Musa and Muhammad Al-Jamasi.

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

Supreme Court:

Government has the authority to dismiss ISA Chief

The Supreme Court outright rejects the petition against the government's intention to dismiss ISA Director Ronen Bar, tells petitioners they can return once the government makes a decision.

Government has the authority to dismiss ISA Chief

Ceasefire ends

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

Dozens of targets struck from the air, senior officials eliminated. Hamas claims over 400 dead. Educational activity in communities near Gaza cancelled.

Israel launches surprise attack in Gaza

‘PM’s office concerned’

Report: Legal difficulty in dismissing the Shin Bet chief

Legal advisory identifies 2016 government decision stating that the dismissal of the chief of the Israel Security Agency would need to go through the Senior Appointments Committee.

Report: Legal difficulty in dismissing the Shin Bet chief

'Dangerous denial of authority'

Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief

In a strongly worded letter, the Prime Minister condemns Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempts to intervene in the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief

Dismissal of ISA Chief:

Opposition threatens to petition Supreme Court

Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the Democrats warned the Prime Minister and Attorney General that they would submit a petition against the decision to fire ISA Director Ronen Bar.

Opposition threatens to petition Supreme Court

Minister Smotrich:

Don't give in to threats, Bar's dismissal necessary

Smotrich stressed that 'any violent and forceful attempt by legal officials to deprive it of the authority granted to it by law to dismiss or appoint the head of the ISA is illegitimate, illegal, and undemocratic, and it must not be obeyed.'

Don't give in to threats, Bar's dismissal necessary

Refusing to Resign:

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Shin Bet head Ronen Bar announced that he does not intend to resign despite Prime Minister Netanyahu intending to bring a motion in the Cabinet to have him dismissed.

ISA director's response to Netanyahu

Due to the failures:

Netanyahu to dismiss ISA Chief Ronen Bar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ISA (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar and notified him that he would bring a motion before the Cabinet to dismiss him.

Netanyahu to dismiss ISA Chief Ronen Bar

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

The police will summon Nadav Argaman for questioning regarding a complaint of blackmail by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Former ISA chief to be summoned for questioning

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

The ISA is investigating a new affair related to the activities of a senior employee at the Office of the Prime Minister, who is reportedly considered close to the Netanyahu couple.

New affair revealed at Prime Minister's Office

Shooting attack in Jerusalem on Ramadan foiled

The police and Shin Bet thwarted a shooting attack against security forces and civilians in Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Shooting attack in Jerusalem on Ramadan foiled

'We will remain statesmanlike'

Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar distances himself from comments made by his predecessor, Nadav Argaman, who said he would consider exposing details of private meetings he had with Netanyahu: A state institution and its head do not use the organization's power except to fulfill its purpose.

Shin Bet chief rejects predecessor's comments

Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacks former Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman, claims that he is conducting a "campaign of blackmail" against him, together with current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu charges: Blackmail on live television

Wanted 'revenge' against Israel

Tayibe resident arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired activities

The investigation found that the suspect, 21-year-old Kamal Nashaf, swore allegiance to the Islamic State and passed information about the security forces' activity to terrorists in Judea and Samaria.

Tayibe resident arrested for alleged ISIS-inspired activities

Activist harassed during interrogation - Prosecution ignores it

Two right-wing activists claim they were sexually harassed during an interrogation. The Prosecutor's Office announced that it would not open an investigation against the interrogators.

Activist harassed during interrogation - Prosecution ignores it

Hamas claims:

'We exposed Shin Bet source who collected info on military wing'

Hamas' internal security apparatus, responsible for thwarting espionage attempts, announces capture of a Palestinian Arab who transmitted information to Israel.

'We exposed Shin Bet source who collected info on military wing'

The collaborator who lied to the Shin Bet before the massacre

A series of executions that followed the elimination of a terrorist in 2017, may be the reason for Israel's lack of human intelligence sources in the Gaza Strip.

The collaborator who lied to the Shin Bet before the massacre

Watch: Hamas leader in Jenin eliminated

Footage taken from helmet cam of a Border Police officer shows successful elimination of Hamas leader in Jenin Isser Saadi.

Watch: Hamas leader in Jenin eliminated

Poll:

Shin Bet suffers severe loss of trust

Israeli Society Index shows sharp decline in public trust in Shin Bet, especially among right-wing voters, 68% of respondents express distrust in Netanyahu.

Shin Bet suffers severe loss of trust

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.

The leading candidate to replace the head of the Shin Bet

PM Office comments:

'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates sharply criticize the Shin Bet investigation and its head for being 'caught in the misconception.'

'Shin Bet head failed; was caught in misconception'

How the Shin Bet missed the October 7 attack

Investigation reveals how incorrect assessments, failure to correctly interpret intelligence, and gaps in intelligence and deterrence led the Shin Bet to miss the warning signs of the 10/7 massacre.

How the Shin Bet missed the October 7 attack

Counterterrorism in Samaria:

Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated

Undercover Border Police officers, together with IDF soldiers from the Menashe Brigade and ISA intelligence, eliminated the head of the area's Hamas branch Isser Sa'adi, at the end of an exchange of fire.

Hamas chief in Jenin eliminated

ISA Director indicates date for departure

ISA Director Ronen Bar said he would leave the agency once a state commission to inquire into the October 7th Massacre is created and that he would prevent the appointment of a successor from outside the agency.

ISA Director indicates date for departure

Be'er Sheva resident contacted Iranians' offered intel on Dimona

Doron Buchovza suspected of contacting Iran and passing on security information, including intelligence on Israel's main nuclear facility, in exchange for money.

Be'er Sheva resident contacted Iranians' offered intel on Dimona

AG: Firing ISA chief needs my permission

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara must approve firing of ISA chief Ronen Bar, Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon insists.

AG: Firing ISA chief needs my permission

State Comptroller:

ISA and IDF are preventing investigation of critical issues

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman criticized IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and ISA director Ronen Bar for not allowing an investigation into 'the heart of the failures surrounding the massacre.'

ISA and IDF are preventing investigation of critical issues

Helmet cam footage:

This is how a terror attack was thwarted at the last minute

Terrorists caught in Shechem while traveling to carry out an attack found to possess two loaded M16s ready for use, alongside vests, masks, and ammunition.

This is how a terror attack was thwarted at the last minute

ISA official responsible for decisions ahead of massacre resigns

An ISA official who was responsible for making decisions the night before the October 7th massacre has announced his resignation.

ISA official responsible for decisions ahead of massacre resigns

Iran recruited an Israeli to photograph the house of ISA director

Daniel Kitov, a 26-year-old from Petah Tikva, was arrested for carrying out various tasks for a hostile foreign entity, including graffiti in Petah Tikva and Rosh Ha'ayin.

Iran recruited an Israeli to photograph the house of ISA director

Judea and Samaria:

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities on Tuesday night in Judea and Samaria. 19 wanted individuals were apprehended and seven guns were confiscated.

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

Miracle in Samaria:

Major bomb attack against security forces thwarted

Bomb with 100 kg of explosives dismantled before it could be used to commit a significant terrorist attack.

Major bomb attack against security forces thwarted

In complex mission:

Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

The ISA and Police uncovered a substantial smuggling ring from the Negev and Judea and Samaria that would smuggle large sums of weapons from Jordan to Judea and Samaria.

Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

Report:

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

Security sources report that Prime Minister Netanyahu has begun preparing to dismiss Bar and appint his deputy to lead the ISA.

Netanyahu considering dismissing ISA director Ronen Bar

ISA investigates PMO's ties to Qatar

The ISA is conducting a preliminary review concerning the connection between officials in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and Qatar following claims made in connection with the Eli Feldstein trial.

ISA investigates PMO's ties to Qatar

ISA orders soldier's weapon confiscated

Akiva Leibowitz, an IDF reservist, was ordered by the ISA to return both his IDF and personal firearms.

ISA orders soldier's weapon confiscated

Details of rescue operation

The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

A special unit of the Shin Bet and Shayetet 13 acted hours before the Gaza ceasefire came into effect and managed to recover the body of Oron Shaul. Now, the details of the dramatic operation are being revealed.

The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

Imminent attack foiled in Jordan Valley

Covert Israeli forces broke into a house and stopped an imminent attack from the PA town of Aqabat Jaber.

Imminent attack foiled in Jordan Valley

Right-wing activist appeals administrative distancing order

Lawyer Adi Kedar appeals the decision restricting Ariel Danino from Judea and Samaria for six months, calling it a despairing ploy by the ISA and asking for the Defense Minister to involve himself in the matter.

Right-wing activist appeals administrative distancing order

Two terrorists eliminated in Jenin

The elimination followed a four-hour standoff which included an exchange of gunfire.

Two terrorists eliminated in Jenin

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

ISA Director:

'Close the deal as fast as possible'

ISA director Ronen Bar urged the government not to delay in ratifying the hostage deal.

'Close the deal as fast as possible'

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in Nova massacre

IAF conducted strikes on approximately 50 terror targets across the Gaza Strip and eliminated Muhammad Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, 2023.

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in Nova massacre

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

Shechem:

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

Imminent attack foiled: Security forces apprehended two terrorists armed with fully loaded M-16 assault rifles and in possession of tactical vests and facemasks.

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

The prosecution today accepted the ISA's position that Ari Rosenfeld is not dangerous: "The danger posed has diminished and he can be released to house arrest."

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

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

IDF and ISA confirm:

Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified

The IDF and ISA notified the Ziyadne family that Hamza was killed in Hamas captivity after his body was recovered earlier in the week with that of his father, Youssef.

Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified