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According to the Shin Bet, there was a 40 percent decrease in the number of terror attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem compared to 2023. According to the report the organization investigated 26 cases involving Israeli Arabs swearing allegiance to ISIS or jihadist organizations

Following criticism from Israeli ministers, Shin Bet security service chief Ronen Bar addresses for the first time the high-profile BibiLeaks investigation and rebuts claims that key suspects were abused during their detainment

  At around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, the operational phone of Chief Insp. Arnon Zmora, rang. On the other end was a senior officer from the elite Yamam counterterrorism unit. "Shin Bet has detected something in Gaza," he said. "Get ready." Zmora, who was at the unit's base not far from Jerusalem, where […]

  At around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, the operational phone of Chief Insp. Arnon Zmora, rang. On the other end was a senior officer from the elite Yamam counterterrorism unit. "Shin Bet has detected something in Gaza," he said. "Get ready." Zmora, who was at the unit's base not far from Jerusalem, where […]

Netanyahu's office asked Israel's Shin Bet security agency to say that for security reasons, the PM couldn't spend long periods of time in locations where his presence will be public knowledge well ahead of time

Former Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had justified issuing the passport on grounds of security for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, which the Shin Bet denies. Police are investigating whether Netanyahu's associates were behind the request, which went against standard procedure

The provision currently being advanced in the Knesset would require the Education Ministry to send the ID numbers of all teachers to the Shin Bet every year, for background checks to determine 'suspicion of support or sympathy for terrorism'

Ronen Bar, the leader of the Shin Bet security service, warned PM Netanyahu in July 2023 that war was imminent, according to a report by Yedioth Ahronoth daily. Opposition leader Yair Lapid recounted the meeting with the Shin Bet chief to the civilian commission of inquiry into Oct. 7

The army said that the leadership in Jewish settlements in the West Bank does little to curb the violence, which the Shin Bet security service also says is 'causing indescribable damage to Israel'

The ad, which includes the logo of Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party and a photo of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, claims Bar 'failed on October 7 and is leading Israel to another disaster,' adding 'Say no to a reckless deal.' The Prime Minister's Office has yet to respond

The decision sparked outrage among Israeli ministers, some demanding the removal the Shin Bet chief. Israel's prison service and Shin Bet issue contradictory statements explaining the release

Dr. Iyad Rantisi, 53, ran a women's hospital in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza. The Shin Bet says he was arrested on suspicion of involvement in holding hostages and died a week later. Shin Bet: 'The circumstances of the death are being examined by the relevant officials'

Shin Bet security service chief was recently asked to tighten surveillance of the pro-democracy protests. 'We won't be a secret police,' he answered

  Israel has foiled a terror cell that planned to carry out attacks in Israel, particularly targeting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, as well as other sensitive targets, according to an announcement on Thursday morning. According to the Shin Bet security agency, a joint operation with the IDF and Israel Police exposed the terrorist cell […]

The meeting, considered highly unusual, was meant to 'prevent the crossing of red lines' during the weekly protests outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's private home, as Shin Bet officials express concerns that a protester could be shot by one of the PM's guards if they breach the residence's perimeter

  Israeli security forces on Sunday announced a terrorist cell comprising 13 Arabs from northern Israel were charged with planning attacks on behalf of Hamas. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The intricate surveillance operation that led to the arrest was conducted by the Shin Bet security agency. According to the indictment, one […]

A draft bill, which prohibits employing teaching staff who identify with terrorism, would require the Shin Bet to evaluate new staff, a practice abolished in 2005, despite 'close to zero' percent of teachers being of interest

  The Shin Bet security agency revealed Monday various ways that Iranian security officials use for activities on several social media platforms that they are suspected of operating.  Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram In December, the Shin Bet revealed a recruitment and operating network of Israeli citizens by Iranian security officials to […]

According to the Channel 12 report, the handler of the source passed the information on, but it eventually halted at a lower level and did not reach higher-ranking authorities. In response, Shin Bet said that 'all existing information will be examined'

Over the past two months, since the Israel-Hamas war began, the Shin Bet has fought against Iran's online battle to operate and recruit Israelis