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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

העצורים החשודים בהברחת אמל"ח מסוריה לישראל

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

Netanyahu ignored Shin Bet warnings that Ben-Gvir’s remarks led Hamas to abuse of hostages

According to multiple accounts from released hostages, Hamas members explicitly linked their mistreatment to Ben-Gvir’s public boasts about worsening conditions for Palestinian security prisoners held in Israel

Nadav Eyal | 10.21.25

Report: former IDF chief Eisenkot invites ex-Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen to join his party

Cohen and Eisenkot served concurrently as Shin Bet chief and IDF chief of staff during Cohen’s final year in office; both held their senior posts under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Amir Ettinger | 10.21.25

West Bank terror cell planned to fire rockets at Tel Aviv to ‘stop the war,’ investigation finds

Suspects built makeshift rockets near Ramallah early in Gaza war, test firing several and experimenting with explosive drones after Hamas-led Oct. 7 massacre

Elisha Ben Kimon | 10.20.25

השר עמיחי שיקלי בביהמ"ש המחוזי בלוד - דיון הארכת מעצרו של איש שב"כ החשוד שהדליף מידע סודי לעיתונאים ולשר שיקלי

Ex-Shin Bet officer to face indictment over leaking classified documents to journalists, minister

The Justice Ministry’s internal affairs unit plans to indict a former Shin Bet deputy unit chief for allegedly leaking classified information to journalists and government minister Amichai Chikli, in a case officials say harmed state security.

Liran Tamari | 10.16.25

Ministers approve David Zini as next Shin Bet chief

Government confirm appointment despite legal petitions; AG sees no barrier as Zini signs conflict-of-interest pact amid concerns over Netanyahu ties and past pressure on agency heads

Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky | 09.30.25

In Gaza City they claim Israel is trying to recruit clan leaders: 'Death is better than disgrace'

According to Palestinian souces, the Shin Bet has turned to the clans in an attempt to recruit them for local control over areas in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Israeli aid; 'They will not rest until they divide us'; Claims made in an interview with a Saudi newspaper: The goal is not only to weaken Hamas, but 'to eliminate the idea of the Palestinian state'

Einav Halabi | 09.29.25

Shin Bet probes intelligence failures in Qatar strike against Hamas leaders

Probe reportedly focuses on intel regarding location of Hamas leaders and decision to use precision munitions; officials call for 'leveraging the results of the attack to achieve a deal'

Yoav Zitun | 09.28.25

Elite Yamam commando Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora

Israel eliminates Hamas terrorist who killed police commando Arnon Zamora in Gaza hostage rescue

Shin Bet and IDF announced the killing of Hamas terrorist Mohammed Ahmad Yousef al-Jamal, who fatally shot Yamam officer Arnon Zamora during the 2024 rescue of four hostages; military also reported Gaza City advancement

Yoav Zitun | 09.27.25

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