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Arab Christian woman who sought to convert to Judaism charged with assisting Hamas

Rania Dandan, who previously said she was struggling to join the Jewish people, has been arrested and accused of aiding Hamas propaganda, including allegedly sending barcodes to help the terror group take over screens at bus stations

Eitan Glickman | 01.16.26

Northern Israeli woman arrested, charged with spreading Hamas propaganda during war

Investigators say Rania Dandan of Kiryat Motzkin took part in activities intended to advance Hamas’ objectives; also helped operate fictitious Hamas-linked online profiles around the world that were used to spread false information

ynet | 01.16.26

'Unreasonable appointment': First appointment by new Shin Bet head decried by security establishment

Defense establishment and officials within the Shin Bet are sharply criticizing David Zini's decision to appoint a deputy who had not worked in the organization for about 8 years: 'It’s like naming a brigadier general as deputy chief of staff tomorrow'

Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26

IDF soldier indicted for spying for Iran, leaking military secrets

Soldier allegedly shared sensitive photos, weapons data and base footage with Iranian intelligence in exchange for money; officials warn of growing espionage cases and call for tougher, faster sentencing to deter future collaborators

Yoav Zitun | 01.15.26

Israeli settler convicted of murdering Dawabsheh family granted conjugal visit after decade in prison

After three petitions, prosecutors dropped their objection to a conjugal visit for Amiram Ben-Uliel, convicted of murdering the Dawabsheh family, citing remarks to Shin Bet officials that suggested a reduced security risk

Meir Turgeman | 01.13.26

Top court upholds David Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

High Court rejects petitions by 2-1, as Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit faults review of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the appointment, while majority stresses restraint in senior security nominations

Netael Bandel | 12.28.25

Shin Bet deputy chief resigns amid trust crisis with new head David Zini

Senior official known as S. steps down after 30 years of service following clashes with Shin Bet chief David Zini, including disputes over a court filing on a leak and opposition to a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 12.23.25

Shin Bet chief warns kidnapping threat to Israelis has risen due to hostage deals

Zini made the remarks during a cabinet meeting, not as a direct critique of Hamas deals. Political sources said it was part of his ongoing threat assessment; Shin Bet declined to comment on closed-door talks

Amir Ettinger | 12.16.25

Israeli forces launch major West Bank counterterrorism raid, impose curfew

The IDF and Shin Bet launched a wide-scale operation overnight in the northern West Bank, citing attempts by terror groups to entrench themselves there

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.26.25

Former Shin Bet senior officials warn death penalty for terrorists would harm Israel

In a letter to the Knesset’s National Security Committee, former Shin Bet chiefs and senior legal officials say a proposed death penalty law will not deter attackers and would damage Israel’s security, justice system and global standing, calling it a 'severe, harmful mistake'

ynet | 11.25.25

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IDF soldiers, Syrian civilians arrested in cross-border weapons smuggling ring

Nine Israelis, including 5 soldiers, and 3 Syrian nationals face charges in a sweeping investigation into a trafficking network accused of moving RPGs, explosives and rifles from Syria to criminal groups in northern Israel

Meir Turgeman | 11.19.25

Hamas terror infrastructure in Bethlehem uncovered, 40 arrested

Senior Hamas operatives had recruited and organized terror cells, procured weapons and actively planned to launch attacks, including one set for the immediate future

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.13.25

IDF chief freezes plan to scale back forces in West Bank after Shin Bet warning

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir halted a planned reduction of defense forces in the West Bank after Shin Bet reported foiling more than 1,200 terror attacks this year; Minister Orit Strock said the plan violated a cabinet decision

Elisha Ben Kimon, Amir Ettinger | 11.07.25

Defense Minister Katz bans Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners, citing security threat

Israel Katz bans Red Cross visits to Palestinian prisoners, including Hamas terrorists from October 7, citing Shin Bet warnings they pose a national security risk

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 10.29.25

‘War warning’ dismissed: Netanyahu’s ignored alerts and his push to fault protests on Oct. 7

Despite receiving repeated intelligence warnings about a possible Hamas attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored them, focusing instead on his judicial overhaul — and is now seeking to blame the protests for October 7

Nina Fox | 10.22.25

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