Shin Bet
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) is the Jewish state's primary internal security service, focusing primarily on internal security, exposing terrorist rings, and intelligence efforts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Also known as the Shabak, it makes up one of the three arms of Israel's intelligence community, alongside the Mossad (foreign intelligence) and Aman (military intelligence).
Like the Mossad, despite being a security agency, the Shin Bet does not operate under the Defense Ministry and instead answers to the prime minister.
The current head of the Shin Bet is Ronen Bar, appointed in 2021 by then-prime minister Naftali Bennett.
Tamra resident indicted for transferring NIS 1.5 m. to PIJ under the guise of Gaza aid donations
A Tamra resident has been indicted for transferring over NIS 1.5 million to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, disguised as donations for Gaza's children.
WATCH: Bus-bombing terrorist arrested after months-long IDF, Shin Bet manhunt
Multiple IDF sources fail to address report of arrest of Hamas Health Ministry official
Israeli security forces arrest terror cell in Bethlehem planning to carry out attack
IDF confirms death of Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7
Muhammad Uthayn, Commander of Hamas’ Daraj Tuffah Battalion and one of the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre, was confirmed killed by the IDF.
Israel launches campaign to warn against Iran recruitment of Israeli spies
More than 25 cases of Iranian recruitment attempts were uncovered in the past year, resulting in over 35 indictments against Israeli citizens on severe charges.
Security forces kill terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage in his Gaza home
Quneita was a member of Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence battalion, and infiltrated Israel on October 7.
IDF announces deaths of senior Hamas, PIJ terrorists in Gaza over past two weeks
Eight of the terrorists were from Hamas's Izzadin al-Qassam Brigades and one was from Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
High Court approves compromise between gov't, A-G on new Shin Bet head
Under the decision, the incoming Shin Bet director will be barred from involvement in the “Qatargate” investigation until the matter is resolved by Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.
High Court ruling on Shin Bet head may trigger Israel's descent into lawlessness - opinion
Revolutionary judges have altered the Israeli system without asking the people, and created a regime that harms both democracy and Israeli society.
Likud lawmaker under threat of prosecution for leaking identity of Shin Bet agent
MK Tally Gotliv leaked the identity of a Shin Bet agent married to anti-Netanyahu protest leader Shikma Bressler, earning rare criticism from the Mossad.
IDF kills Nukhba terrorist responsible for Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Magen gas station
Abu Ayadeh led a platoon of Nukhba terrorists during Hamas's October 7 massacre, infiltrating a gas station in Kibbutz Magen, the IDF stated.
Easy money and no implications: Lahav 433 officer reveals motives behind Israelis spying for Iran
"These cases reflect a broader phenomenon that began with the outbreak of the war, with Iranian operatives showing a strong drive to recruit from within Israel," said Peretz.
Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal possible, despite Hamas changes to truce proposal - exclusive
The gaps between Israel and Hamas are narrow, a source familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.
Judges grant gov’t, A-G until Tuesday for responses on Zini appointment
Supreme Court Justice granted the government and the Attorney-General's office until Tuesday to reach a compromise on Netanyahu's proposal to appoint Zini as head of the Shin Bet.
