Shin Bet

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir led a high-level security discussion to address the rising threat of nationalist crime in the West Bank, focusing on intelligence gaps, police coordination, and stricter enforcement.

Security officials confirmed that a thwarted terrorist attack on Route 1 near Latrun stemmed from a false report. The caller admitted to fabricating the tip.

The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Tamer Muhammad Ibrahim al-Sabaa, one of the terrorists involved in the October 7 kidnapping and murder of Shani Louk, in the Jabaliya area.

The Israeli Air Force is establishing "Arad," an elite all-female combat unit, to bolster security at strategic airbases following lessons learned from the October 7 attacks.

IDF troops eliminated two Hamas operatives who attempted to steal tunnel-drilling equipment in the southern Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the military and Shin Bet destroyed multiple weapons depots containing rockets and RPGs.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced a military leave freeze starting Thursday following a security assessment. Meanwhile, security forces arrested two suspects on Highway 1.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser Jonatan Urich attacked media reports regarding a sensitive WhatsApp leak controversy, as former Shin Bet officials demand security checks.

Judaea and Samaria Police opened investigations into property damage and arson in Palestinian villages, alongside ongoing arrests following weekend violence.

Defense Minister Israel Katz praised IDF and Shin Bet operations against Hamas in Gaza, surprising military officials who viewed the strikes as routine.

The IDF is deploying a specialized Border Police company to Judea and Samaria to combat nationalist crime, enhancing tactical response capabilities under Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Violence surges in the West Bank as Defense Minister Israel Katz rejects administrative detentions, shifting law enforcement responsibility to the police amid IDF concerns.

Brigadier General (res.) Ofer Winter campaigned in Mevo Dotan, criticizing military strategies and outlining his security platform for the upcoming Knesset elections.

Shin Bet head David Zini warned the security cabinet of emerging terror cells and Hamas ties in the Negev. Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered heightened security enforcement.

Judea and Samaria Police District commander Moshe Pinchi has proposed establishing "Brigade C," a joint 700-800 strong force to tackle friction and nationalist crime in Area C.

Residents of the Negev region, spanning Jewish and Bedouin localities, grapple with rampant illegal gunfire, weapons testing, and escalating security concerns.

Fourteen bereaved families have filed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging fraud and breach of trust over a controversial response document submitted to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7 massacre.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed illegal weapons in Lod following a shooting incident, citing Shin Bet data and proposing emergency legislation and administrative detentions.

Hamas is actively blocking reconstruction plans in Gaza by preventing 3,000 approved workers from entering the Green Rafah humanitarian zone, defying international efforts.

Yair Racheli, the last surviving recipient of Israel's Hero of Israel medal from the 1948 Independence War, has died at age 97. He served in the Palmach, Shin Bet, and Mossad.

Three weeks before October 7, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Shin Bet proposals for targeted strikes in Gaza, favoring economic arrangements with Hamas instead.

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated two weapon smugglers, Basil Nabil Abd al-Rahman Qishta and Ahmed Raja al-Shaer, in an airstrike in Khan Yunis.

A Petah Tikva court ordered the release to house arrest of a Samaria security official held by Shin Bet, sparking protests from colleagues demanding revised protocols.

Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy announced a zero-tolerance policy for political expression among officers ahead of the Knesset elections, citing preparations for total security.

The partner of protest leader Shikma Bressler has issued a legal warning to Channel 14 and anchor Shimon Riklin, demanding 50,000 shekels and an apology over defamatory claims linking him to sensitive security meetings.

Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit faces trial in New York for allegedly running a global hacking scheme targeting US environmental activists on behalf of energy interests.

Likud has petitioned the Central Elections Committee and the Shin Bet to investigate suspected foreign diplomatic interference regarding ultra-Orthodox support for Gadi Eisenkot.

Parents of missing girl Haymanot Kassau met with Shin Bet chief David Zini, who expressed willingness to expand the agency's involvement in the ongoing search.

A Shin Bet security guard clashed with a tourist and pinned him to the floor at Yad Vashem during the official visit of Colombia's foreign minister to Jerusalem.

The Shin Bet has joined a police investigation into the extortion of a prominent Israeli businessman working with the Ministry of Defense after criminals hurled a grenade and opened fire at his home.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests in Beersheba over missing girl Haimnot Kasau, while Deputy Minister Almog Cohen sparked controversy after a heated mall exchange.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a lawsuit from former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar as an election stunt, defending his security record in a television interview.

Israeli leaders deny meeting former Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel during his secretive 2023 pre-war visit, sparking a major political controversy over intelligence warnings.

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar filed a 3 million shekel defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing false accusations and ignored pre-October 7 warnings.

IDF and Shin Bet forces thwarted a West Bank terror attack by arresting four Islamic Jihad operatives. A separate arrest in Bnei Brak targeted an illegal resident previously linked to anti-Israel attacks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded a criminal investigation into the makers and participants of the film "NSA", warning of severe security breaches and defamation against the IDF.

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized political appointments in government and warned of critical documentation gaps from early wartime security meetings during a conference.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will review senior appointments planned by Shin Bet chief David Zini ahead of the elections to ensure compliance with legal restraint guidelines.

Shin Bet chief David Zini's recent high-level appointments spark internal criticism over timing and the placement of an inexperienced IDF officer.

A growing convergence between criminal smuggling, terror financing, and strategic threats in southern Israel poses severe security challenges, demanding urgent multi-agency countermeasures.

The Shin Bet revealed that 72 suspects, mostly Israeli citizens, were arrested in 2026 for terror activities in the Negev, including a planned ISIS-inspired attack in Beersheba.

Israel's transport ministry sought access to passenger data following a parliamentary hearing on an Omani pilot's attempt to crash a flydubai flight, as police investigate senior officials for suspected conflicts of interest.

The October Council has urged Israeli officials to investigate alleged protocol tampering and threats against stenographers regarding October 7 documents, citing serious fears of evidence concealment.

An EgyptAir pilot posted a threatening video featuring an El Al plane and Anwar Sadat's speech. The incident follows a foiled hijacking attempt on a flydubai flight, raising serious aviation security concerns.

The IDF and security establishment remain uncertain whether Hamas leader Ali al-Amoudi survived a recent targeted strike in Gaza. Considered a top architect of October 7, his fate following the precision attack is still under review.

An extensive journalistic investigation reveals how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly altered and selectively cited intelligence documents regarding Hamas to shape his public narrative ahead of the October 7 disaster.

Three years after the October 7 massacre, the father of festival victim Inbar Shem-Tov has shared her chilling final text messages as he rushed to rescue her.

IDF forces carried out counter-terrorism raids and arrests in Nablus and began demolishing the home of a terrorist near Jerusalem, three years after the October 7 attacks.

Flydubai fired background check staff following a terror plot, as Israel and the UAE negotiate restored flights and tightened aviation security protocols.

The head of the Shin Bet warned of military-style infrastructures in the Negev, as rising weapons smuggling and terror links pose growing security threats in southern Israel.

A leaked security document exposes complex jurisdictional overlaps among Israeli agencies in aviation security, prompting the Prime Minister to order a review.