Shin Bet
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Shin Bet, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time
Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Widower condemns SHABAK chief’s removal of memorial corner and LGBTQ steps
Shin Bet chief David Zini is under fire after removing a memorial at the agency and canceling Pride-related activities. Omer Ohana, whose partner was killed on October 8, says the…
Leak Probe: Netanyahu Aide Suspected of Deleting Phone Evidence After Feldstein Arrest
Jonathan Urich, a close aide to Benjamin Netanyahu, is suspected of deleting evidence after Eli Feldstein’s arrest in the Bild leak case. The Tel Aviv District Court refused to re…
Shin Bet Chief Zini Asks Supreme Court to Reveal Petitioners’ Identities
Shin Bet chief David Zini has filed another request with Israel’s Supreme Court seeking the identities of people petitioning against him. The brief report gave no details on the u…
Bereaved families mark 1,000 days since October 7 with nationwide protest and memorial events
Bereaved families, hostage families and survivors announced a nationwide day of protest and remembrance next Thursday, marking 1,000 days since October 7. They are demanding a sta…
Netanyahu Family Moved to a New Jerusalem Residence as Public Spending on Homes Grows
A Haaretz investigation says the Netanyahu family has moved to a seventh Jerusalem residence while public spending on official and private homes nears NIS 100 million. It details…
Court Again Rejects Prosecutors’ Bid to Keep Netanyahu Aide Away from PM Office
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected a second request by prosecutors to bar Jonathan Urich from Benjamin Netanyahu’s circle. Urich may continue working in the Prime Minister’s Off…
Iran Threatens Israel Over Lebanon as Reports of Israeli Pullback Are Denied
Iran’s Quds Force chief Ismail Qaani threatened Israel over Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz linked Iranian funding to regional proxy attacks. Reports that Israel withd…
Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic…
Former Shin Bet Officer Questions Whether an LGBTQ Unit Ever Existed
Former Shin Bet officer Tamir Mandovsky said he saw no LGBTQ events or unit during his 2012 to 2022 service. His remarks followed reports that Shin Bet chief David Zini canceled a…
Podcast Teases Debate Over Shin Bet Chief and Pride Month Events
This article is not a news report but a promotional post for episode 18 of the satire podcast "Only Fun." It highlights a discussion about Shin Bet chief David Zini and a question…
Netanyahu Testifies in Defamation Suit Over Health-Related Reports
Benjamin Netanyahu testified Thursday in Tel Aviv in his defamation lawsuit against Uri Misgav, Ben Caspit, and Gonen Ben Yitzhak over reports about his medical condition. He deni…
Gaza Residents Plan Rare Anti-Hamas Protests After More Than a Year of Silence
Anti-Hamas protests are expected in the Gaza Strip tomorrow under the hashtag "June 26 Revolution." An organizer said Gazans are behind the demonstrations despite threats from Ham…
Central Command chief issues unusual administrative restrictions on settlers
Central Command head Avi Blot has issued a series of unusually harsh administrative restriction orders against settlement activists, including married fathers, a yeshiva student…
Israeli Police Seize 12,000 Stolen Army Rounds and an M16 in Rahat Raid
Police and Border Police officers raided several sites in Rahat and seized 12 boxes of stolen IDF ammunition, an M16 rifle, magazines and other military gear. Four suspects were a…
Designated government information chief once led unit behind Telegram influence campaign
Reserve Lt. Col. Noam Shapira, the expected new head of Israel’s Government Information Headquarters, previously commanded the unit behind a Telegram influence campaign against Is…
From Operation Protective Edge to October 7, the Cost of a False Assumption
The article argues that Israel’s policy after the 2014 Gaza war helped build a dangerous false assumption about Hamas. It says the refusal to make the return of fallen soldiers an…
Israeli TV and music snippets spark backlash and online mockery
The article rounds up viral TV and social media moments involving Israeli musicians, Channel 14, and political commentary. It also notes Guy Maroz’s exit from “HaPatriots,” Dor Ho…
Iran Rebuilds Terror Infrastructure in the West Bank Under Cover of the Ceasefire
Israeli security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror networks in the West Bank during the ceasefire, with much of the direction coming from Turkey. The IDF and Shin Bet are co…
Smotrich Says Security Funds Should Not Go to LGBTQ Programming
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended Shin Bet chief David Zini after reports he canceled Pride-related displays and events. Smotrich said security funds should not be used f…
Two brothers say they were brutally attacked at Carmel gym in alleged hate crime
Two reserve soldiers in their twenties say they were violently attacked Friday at the Sporter gym in Haifa's Carmel Center, with one knocked unconscious by a 20-kilogram weight. T…
Docu series episode examines efforts to halt the Gaza war
The third episode of "The Generals’ Rebellion" examined an alleged campaign to end the Gaza war early, despite cabinet-set goals to defeat Hamas, recover hostages, and destroy its…
Israeli crime witnesses say their families are being hunted despite police protection
Families of state witnesses in Israel’s Arab sector say crime gangs are targeting not only informants but also their relatives. The latest case is the shooting death of a 67-year-…
Fleishman says the Shin Bet should focus only on preventing the next October 7
Itamar Fleishman criticized reported Shin Bet restrictions on LGBTQ Pride Month displays and events. He said the agency should focus solely on preventing another October 7 attack…
Contractor Killed in Engineering Accident in Gaza Strip
An Israeli contractor working on engineering projects for the Defense Ministry was killed in an operational accident in Gaza on Wednesday. The IDF said the incident is being inves…
850 Days On, Family Demands Expanded Search for Missing Haimonut Cassau
Hundreds rallied in Tel Aviv to mark 850 days since Haimonut Cassau disappeared from a Safed absorption center at age nine. Her family demanded a broader, multi-agency investigati…
Shin Bet chief says Netanyahu was briefed soon after Feldstein arrest
Ronen Bar said he personally briefed Benjamin Netanyahu soon after Eli Feldstein’s arrest, despite a gag order on the case. The report also says Jonathan Urich allegedly wiped his…
Sea Scooter Incident off Eilat Raised Security Alert After Jordan Border Approach
i24 revealed footage of a sea scooter incident off Eilat that occurred about three weeks ago near the Jordanian border. The craft ignored warnings, fire was opened, and it retreat…
Israeli forces kill wanted arms dealer after hours-long chase in northern Samaria
Israeli forces killed Muhammad Zaid, a wanted arms dealer, in Yamon in northern Samaria after a more than four-hour operation with the Shin Bet. The IDF said Zaid had supplied a w…
Former Shin Bet Chief Sends Legal Warning to Channel 14 Over Alleged False Claims
Yoram Cohen, the former Shin Bet chief and new member of Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party, filed a lawsuit and sent a pre-action letter against Channel 14 and panelist Micha Kobi. Th…
Eizenkot Party Unveils Arab Community Plan Focused on Security, Education and Civil Service
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yesh! party unveiled a plan for Israel’s Arab community on Wednesday. It combines tougher crime-fighting measures, expanded education policy and broader civilian s…
Two Hamas Operatives Reach Karem Shalom Crossing; IDF Detains One
Two Hamas operatives reached the Gazan side of the Karem Shalom crossing near humanitarian aid trucks. The IDF detained one unarmed suspect and continued searching for the second…
Former Yamam Commander Warns Another Round of June 2021-Style Riots Is Only a Matter of Time
Former Yamam commander Zohar Dvir warned that another outbreak like the 2021 unrest is only a matter of time. He called for stronger police, better technology, careful expansion o…
Yinon Magal Says 2,555 Terrorists Involved in October 7 Attack Have Been Killed
Yinon Magal said on Channel 14 that the IDF and Shin Bet have killed 2,555 terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre. He said the campaign continues “until the last one,” and…
Israeli Police Chief Slams Spokespeople Amid Haredi Arrest Backlash
Police Commissioner Dani Levy reportedly lashed out at his spokespeople today amid growing backlash over arrests of Haredim and police conduct at protests. He blamed leaks, critic…
Eilat Residents Fear a Multi-Front Infiltration After Shin Bet Warning
Eilat residents are worried about a possible multi-front terrorist infiltration after a warning from Shin Bet chief David Zini and a revealed infiltration attempt. The IDF held a…
Settlers' New Drive Seeks to End Oslo Accords and Build in Area A and B Before Elections
A new settler group called the Home Forum is lobbying to cancel the Oslo Accords and start Jewish building in Areas A and B. It has drawn support from ministers and MKs, while pre…
Bennett Unveils Sweeping Election Platform Targeting Haredi Education, Prices and Security
Naftali Bennett launched his new election platform, "New Agreement," promising major changes to education, security, the cost of living and government structure. He focused heavil…
flydubai to Boost Tel Aviv-Dubai Flights to 10 Daily Starting June 27
flydubai will expand Tel Aviv-Dubai service to about 10 daily flights from June 27. The increase comes as demand stays strong and Israeli carriers remain barred from flying to Dub…
Bennett unveils “New Deal” plan with draft, budget, and cabinet cuts
Yair Bennett presented his “New Deal” platform on Tuesday, promising major changes in education, security, the economy and government. He said he would cut funding for ultra-Ortho…
IDF Stops Sea Infiltration Attempt Toward Eilat, Reserve Colonel Warns of City’s Vulnerability
The IDF said it foiled a sea infiltration attempt toward Eilat. Reserve Col. Hezi Nehama told Radio Galei Israel that the city has significant vulnerability because it is isolated…
Former Hamas Insider Says Trump Misread the War and Cost Israel Its Advantage
Musab Hassan Yousef told a JNS conference in Jerusalem that Donald Trump mishandled the war by forcing Israel onto a rushed timeline. The former Shin Bet informant and son of a Ha…
Mother of former hostage Yagil Yaakov blasts minister over post on militant killed in Gaza
Renana Goma, mother of former hostages Or and Yagil Yaakov, attacked Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu for celebrating the killing of a militant involved in Yagil’s kidnapping. Sh…
Shimkha Bresler Says Protective Steps Are Being Taken After Partner’s Identity Was Exposed
Shikma Bresler publicly addressed the exposure of her partner, a veteran Shin Bet employee, by MK Tali Gottlieb. She accused the government of deliberately harming state security…
Shikma Bressler Says Gotliv’s Conduct Serves Political Gain at Israel’s Expense
Shikma Bressler told 103FM that Tally Gotliv is endangering state security for political gain. She linked the campaign against her to broader pro-government propaganda and accused…
Israel Watches Houthi Flights Into Jordan Near Eilat With Concern
Israeli security officials are monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan, especially to airports near Eilat, because of the proximity to the Israel-Jordan border. Authorities say there…
Questions Grow Over Mysterious Boat Incident in Eilat Bay
A two-week-old maritime incident in the Gulf of Eilat is still unresolved, and military correspondent Shai Levy says the public may not be getting the full truth. Security officia…