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.
Who is 'S', new acting Shin Bet chief replacing Ronen Bar? - explainer
"S" was on a first-round short list for potential appointment by Netanyahu, but did not make a second-round short list.
Netanyahu's office: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's deputy to enter interim role on Sunday
IDF kills two terrorists in the West Bank, soldiers lightly wounded during counterterror op.
Three steps ahead: How Edelstein outmaneuvered everyone and is positioned to save Israel - opinion
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
Authorities say the arrest of Muslim Mazarwa, a key figure in the Jenin terror network, could deal a significant blow to planned attacks in the region.
Netanyahu confirms Israel is arming clans in Gaza to fight Hamas after Liberman's allegations
Avigdor Liberman sat down with KAN's Reshet Bet on Thursday in interview, claiming Netanyahu is arming militias in Gaza.
IDF retrieves bodies of hostages Judith Weinstein Haggai, husband Gadi Haggai from Khan Yunis
Nir Oz couple taken hostage on Oct. 7, bodies returned in Khan Yunis operations • Families: Hearts not whole until all hostages come home
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.
