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.
Israeli military kills Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7 in Jabalya op.
Arafat Dhiab, a member of Hamas' Al-Furqan battalion, infiltrated Kibbutz Re'im and the Nova music festival during the October 7 massacre.
IDF, Shin Bet foil imminent terror attack in northern West Bank
Netanyahu confirms Israel is arming clans in Gaza to fight Hamas after Liberman's allegations
IDF retrieves bodies of hostages Judith Weinstein Haggai, husband Gadi Haggai from Khan Yunis
Israel arrests east Jerusalem man over spying for Iran, plotting attacks
The suspect was tasked to plan a terrorist attack in central Israel, an arson attack on a forest, and transferring weapons to the West Bank.
Tug of war: Netanyahu and High Court gamble with Israel's future over Shin Bet head - opinion
The dangerous flirtation of Israeli public leaders with the horrifying prospect of disobeying a High Court ruling, which will likely result in the dissolution of Israeli society.
Iran's spy game: How the Islamic Republic convinces Israelis to betray their homeland
INTERNAL SECURITY AFFAIRS: For a fistful of dollars, Israelis are ready to assist Iran in its war against Israel.
Shin Bet foils 85 Iranian cyber infiltration attempts on Israelis
Among those targeted were senior officials in the defense establishment, political figures, journalists, academics, and media professionals.
A-G: Zini appointment illegitimate due to PM conflict of interest
“Your appointment of Zini, which was made under a conflict of interests and with a complete disregard to the legal instructions attached, is null and illegal,” the A-G wrote.
Seven million shekels seized from terror financing businesses in West Bank raids
Thirty suspects were arrested during the raids, and various tech devices and weapons were seized.
A-G working to 'bring about downfall' of Israeli government, says Sa'ar
Sa’ar claimed that a “senior” official in the justice ministry had told him that Baharav-Miara had decided to “go all the way” in her opposition to the government.
Lapid, Gantz call on Zini to refuse Shin Bet head appointment
Both Lapid and Gantz quoted reports that Netanyahu decided to appoint Zini after speaking to him for a short period during a visit to the IDF’s Ze’elim base approximately two weeks ago.
Police detain three who pledged allegiance to ISIS, planned terror attacks
The investigation found that they received instructions from ISIS based in Syria on how to assemble explosives, and conducted their own experiments in open areas.
Israel’s Shin Bet needs stability, not political drama - editorial
When the Shin Bet succeeds, terrorist attacks designed to kill dozens are foiled. When it fails, as it did on October 7, tragedy strikes.
The war in Gaza 'is not an endless war,' IDF chief Zamir says in Gaza
Zamir's comments come following a report alleging that Netanyahu's pick for Shin Bet chief expressed opposition to hostage deals.
