Shin Bet

Increased security around Chief Sephardic Rabbi

Chief Rabbi David Yosef will receive an increased security detail after terrorist groups began threatening him directly.

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 publishes audio recordings from hostage rescue operation

The ISA has released recordings from the hostage rescue operation in February, including the dedication of the operation to fallen comrades.

After 17 years:

Terrorist suspected of murdering two soldiers arrested

IDF, ISA, and Yamam forces arrested Ali Dandis who is suspected of being involved in the 2007 shooting attack that murdered Ahikam Amihai and David Rubin.

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Dramatic arrest in Shechem

The Israel Police has released footage showing dramatic moments of Israeli undercover forces engaging terrorists in Shechem.

Two Negev residents arrested for gun smuggling at Sinai border

Zaher Abu Rakeik and Imad Hawashla were arrested on suspicion of smuggling firearms at the Sinai border. Eight pistols and magazines were seized.

IDF, ISA eliminate Iran-funded Tulkarm Terrorist Network leader

Over the past year, Tarek Doush recruited numerous terrorists, armed and funded by Iran and by Lebanese terror operatives with relations to the Maqdah family, to plan and execute terrorist attacks against Israelis.

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.

Shefaram man planned attack on police station

Ahmad Wadi has been charged with security offenses; the investigation revealed his communication with a terrorist, intentions for an attack, and trading arms.

3rd terrorist from squad that murdered Yehonatan Deutsch arrested

Ayman Ghanam, the head of a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a terrorist attack and posed an imminent threat to Israeli civilians, arrested in Nablus hospital.

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.

One month later: ISA declares Glilot ramming terror attack

Terrorist's attempt to attack policemen following ramming strengthened conclusion that Glilot ramming was planned terror attack.

Security forces take out terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF strikes, eliminates, terror cell responsible for terror attacks in the Jenin area. Wael Lahluh, the head of the terror cell, carried out the August shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, in which Yehonatan Deutsch was killed.

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.

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.

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Israel foils dozens of Iranian recruitment attempts daily

Over 100 Israeli citizens have recently reported suspected recruitment attempts by Iranian intelligence.

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.

Netanyahu:

'Feldstein is a patriot, would never endanger national security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has issued a lengthy denunciation of the charges against Eli Feldstein.

Proposal: Law regarding reporting of critical information

A bill on how the passing on of information to the political echelons can be legally methodized is long overdue, because it seems that the Army and Shabak feel they are allowed to hide information from the elected PM. And what are they agreeing to in Lebanon? Opinion.

Nine terrorists eliminated in Jenin

During a 48-hour Jenin-area counterterrorism operation: Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in ground and aerial strikes, destroy dozens of explosives, and arrest wanted suspects.

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

As part of ongoing counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, an aircraft struck a group of armed terrorists in Jenin.

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.

ISA director visits Turkey to discuss hostage deal

ISA director Ronen Bar met last Saturday with his Turkish counterpart, Ibrahim Kalin. The two discussed the possibility of Ankara renewing the negotiations for a hostage deal.

Flares on PM's house

Shin Bet Director: 'Dangerous escalation'

Director Ronen Bar says the launch of two illumination flares at the Prime Minister's home in Caesarea is far from a legitimate form of protest and will be dealt with with the utmost severity.

Three suspects arrested

Two illumination bombs fired near Prime Minister's home

Projectiles land in Netanyahu family's yard, police and ISA open investigation, arrest three suspects. No one was injured.

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.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

PM Netanyahu slams ISA for selective enforcement

'Disturbing increase in deliberate leaks from secret cabinet meetings since the outbreak of the war,' PM's Office notes. Several suspects have already been arrested in the matter.

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.

For three years:

Israeli couple from Lod operated on behalf of Iran

Refael and Lala Goliev of Lod arrested after operating on behalf of Iran, collecting intelligence on national infrastructure, security sites, and following an academic; payment reached an estimated $26,000.

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.

Eliminated:

Terrorist who planned to carry out attacks in 'immediate future'

In hours-long operation, Yamam, IDF, and ISA eliminate Hamas terrorist in Tulkarm, thwarting terror attack planned for immediate future.

Indictment:

Iranian agents bought weapons, were paid for vandalism

Seven individuals were indicted today for the planned assassination of an Israeli mayor and nuclear scientist.

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Cell sent by Iran arrested before assassination mission

ISA team arrests cell after discovering that assassination is imminent

In a Gaza school:

18 Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists eliminated in joint IDF-ISA op

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, 18 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists are eliminated in a command and control center operating out of a Gaza school.

Cleared for publication:

Jerusalem residents recruited by Iran for assassination mission

A cell of 7 residents of eastern Jerusalem was arrested by the Jerusalem police unit and the ISA on suspicion of planning to eliminate a nuclear scientist and a mayor in central Israel on behalf of Iran.

ISA:

Ceasefire in exchange for a few hostages

The head of the ISA presented the Cabinet a new deal that Egypt is trying to initiate. Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich opposed. Gallant, Regev, Katz, and Levin supported the deal.

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.

Revealed:

This is the warning the ISA sent on the night before the massacre

At 2:58 a.m. on the morning of October 7, the ISA sent out a warning that Hamas terrorists had activated the SIM cards placed in their phones.

Cleared for publication:

ISA stops Iranian assassination attempt

A resident of Petah Tikva was arrested after agreeing to carry out the assassination of a personality in Israel for $100,000.

2 terrorist attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Terrorist with assault rifle arrested near security barrier while another terrorist planning an attack eliminated in Jenin.

Jenin

In broad daylight: 2 terrorists eliminated in military operation

IDF, ISA, and Border Police eliminate two terrorists, confiscate weapons, and arrest three suspects in daylight military operation; 20 suspects arrested by Central Command.

Cleared for publication:

Hamas' Turkey branch directed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

Abed Balaal, a senior Hamas commander in Turkey deported in exchange for Gilad Shalit, was behind the Tel Aviv bombing attack about two months ago.

Hamas Aerial Unit head eliminated

Samer Abu Daqqa was responsible for carrying out numerous terror attacks, including launching drones and UAVs towards Israeli territory and IDF troops.

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.

ISA forbade Cabinet ministers from touring Philadelphi corridor

Minister Gallant supported the idea and even gave an order to the IDF to prepare for a visit from cabinet ministers, but in the end, the ISA ordered the tour cancelled.

IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop'

ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'

ISIS-affiliated cell in Tayibe:

ISA foils terror attack planned for Tel Aviv mall

Five terrorists from Tayibe, affiliated with ISIS, planned to blow up the Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv using a car bomb.

Tekoa bus attacks deciphered, terrorists arrested

ISA, IDF, arrest suspects involved in two terror attacks in which explosive devices were hurled at buses.

IDF and ISA eliminate three terrorists who participated in 10/7

During the strike, several terrorists were killed, including Muhammad Rafa’i, a terrorist from Hamas's Gaza Brigade who participated in the deadly massacre in the areas of Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz.

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

In joint statement, IDF and ISA confirm that at least 12 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in a strike intended to thwart an imminent terror attack.

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.

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.

Noa Kirel to bring heavy security to Rio festival

The Israeli music star will reportedly be accompanied to Rock in Rio by no less than four guards.

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.

Terrorist involved in car explosion arrested near Hebron

At a hospital near Hebron, Yamam and ISA personnel arrest terrorist involved in car bombing last month.

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.

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.

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.