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‘My role is loyalty to elected leadership’: Shin Bet chief sparks controversy after remarks over agency’s mandate

David Zini said his ability to remain loyal to elected officials regardless of his own views was a key reason he accepted the role; critics accused him of putting political leadership above loyalty to the state

ynet | 07.08.26

For the first time in Shin Bet history, agency gets funds to enter Arab crime fight

Funding is expected to come from unspent money in a Bennett-era five-year plan for Arab society, with officials saying the agency will focus on weapons smuggling and arms trafficking rather than replacing police

Itamar Eichner | 07.04.26

IDF kills Haniyeh nephew who served as commander during Oct. 7

Military says Walid Haniyeh recently worked to recruit new terrorists and train Hamas Nukhba companies under his command; he also helped direct the abduction of Israeli civilians into Gaza

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.27.26

Zini's Shin Bet overhaul: Oct. 7 memorial removed, agency's LGBTQ forum closed

Agency says removal followed Memorial Day, meant to avoid partial depiction of October 7 failure; reports of the LGBTQ forum shutdown sparked criticism over internal policy direction and priorities

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lihi Gordon | 06.25.26

Shin Bet chief warns Eilat could be target of next Oct. 7-style attack

David Zini has reportedly ordered the agency to prioritize attack scenarios in the southern resort city, citing concerns over its isolation, land borders and vulnerability to infiltration; Shin Bet denies concrete threat to city

Elisha Ben Kimon, Ilana Curiel | 06.22.26

Israel kills Hamas terrorist whom ex-hostage was forced to kiss during release ceremony

Authorities say Sabai Abu Hasna, a Hamas Nukhba operative who helped hold Omer Shem Tov captive, killed in northern Gaza alongside another Hamas operative identified as an Al Jazeera photojournalist

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.22.26

Dozens of West Bank terror attacks directed by Turkey-based Hamas operatives foiled, Shin Bet says

Israeli security agency says Hamas operatives in Turkey recruited terrorists, moved funds and weapons into the West Bank and operated ‘unhindered from Turkish territory’

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.21.26

Teen to be charged with murdering Israeli couple after dispute over ancient coin

Indictment says 17-year-old shot Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko after argument in field near Karmei Yosef; police say prior acquaintance ruled out nationalist motive, while two Palestinians from the West Bank will be charged with assisting after the fact

Meir Turgeman | 06.15.26

The senior US officials Israel allegedly spied on, and the Shin Bet operatives caught red-handed

According to The New York Times, Israel allegedly monitored Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Pentagon officials, while Israeli operatives were reportedly caught planting listening devices as US officials warn more negotiators may have been targeted

ynet | 06.06.26

Shin Bet chief met with former Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan in UAE, report says

Dahlan, linked to terror attacks in Gaza during Second Intifada, seen as leading candidate to run post-Hamas Gaza; he lives in UAE exile, where he amassed a fortune brokering deals

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.26.26

Shin Bet spokeswoman quits as security service’s media unit unravels

Spokeswoman’s abrupt resignation follows departure of communications branch’s architect, with security officials warning agency’s retreat from public communications could harm transparency and operations

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.26

ז'יל מישאו, תת-מזכ"ל האו"ם לבטיחות וביטחון

Senior UN official delayed at Israeli border in mistaken-identity incident

Gilles Michaud, the UN undersecretary-general for safety and security, was held at Ben Gurion Airport upon arrival for about 45 minutes and questioned over a coordinated Gaza visit before being released

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.26

Four suspects, including IDF soldiers, charged with spying for Iran

Prosecutors say soldiers and civilian sent Iranian agents photos and locations of sensitive sites, including Air Force school, transit hubs and public buildings

Israel Moshkovitz | 05.08.26

Two Israeli Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran, leaking jet data

The suspects provided information on Israeli fighter jets and provided images of military bases; they were also in contact with Iranian intelligence officials and, under their direction, carried out a variety of missions for money

Meir Turgeman | 04.23.26

IDF and police officers accused of running $13M crypto bribery and theft scheme

Seven suspects allegedly stole tens of millions of shekels over months, laundering funds via cryptocurrency; authorities seize over $13M in crypto and cash; joint Shin Bet, police and IDF probe led to arrests

Maya Cohen, Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.20.26

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