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Shin Bet politicians react to Shin Bet leak • Israel reportedly strike vehicle in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest brothers involved in attacks
Netanyahu cancels briefing with Shin Bet chief due to Smotrich boycott
The minister made the remarks following the revelation that a Shin Bet official arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information.
The security brief scheduled for Tuesday was canceled after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he would not participate in security meetings were Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Chief Ronen Bar to take part in them, two sources told The Jerusalem Post.
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Shin Bet leak triggers new investigation, deepens escalating tensions with government - explainer
A new investigation broke on Tuesday, marking the newest front in the escalating Shin Bet, A-G battle with the government.
The new investigation that broke on Tuesday marks yet another front in the quickly escalating battle between the government on the one hand and the Shin Bet head and Attorney-General on the other.
The following is a roadmap of the relevant facts.
Go to the full article >>IDF kills Shejaiya battalion successor in fifth targeted strike since start of war
Al-‘Ajlah succeeded Haitham Rizq Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil as commander of Hamas's Shejaiya battalion. Khalil was killed last week.
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) struck Shejaiya in Gaza, killing terrorist Muhammad al-‘Ajlah, the military said on Tuesday.
Al-‘Ajlah succeeded Haitham Rizq Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil as commander of Hamas's Shejaiya battalion. Khalil was killed last week.
Al-‘Ajlah was the fifth commander of Hamas's Shejaiya battalion to be killed since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war and the third since the start of the renewed operations in Gaza, the military noted.
Go to the full article >>Israel strikes vehicle in Aitaroun, southern Lebanon - report
The Israel Air Force carried out a strike on a vehicle in Aitaroun in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on Tuesday, citing local reports.
Go to the full article >>Security forces arrest two brothers involved in terror attacks in Nablus
Undercover Border Police officers and IDF troops operating in Nablus arrested two brothers wanted on suspicion of being involved in terror attacks, Israel Police confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
Go to the full article >>Hamas to respond to ceasefire proposal within 48 hours - report
Hamas is set to respond to the ceasefire proposal within 48 hours, an official for the terror group said on Tuesday, according to Saudi-based channel Al-Hadath.
Go to the full article >>IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 massacre, hostage release ceremony
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed Nukhba terrorist Hamza Wael Muhammad Asafah who participated in the October 7 massacre and the hostage release ceremony for hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, the military said on Tuesday.
Asafeh was killed in a strike in the Gaza Strip some two weeks ago, the military added.
Go to the full article >>Netanyahu speaks to mothers of Gaza hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the mothers of Gaza hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Avinatan Or, and Eitan Horn, the Prime Minister's Office said on Monday night.
Go to the full article >>Hamas says it is studying proposal for Gaza ceasefire, to respond soon
Hamas said on Monday it was studying the proposal it received from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza, adding it will submit its response "as soon as possible."
Go to the full article >>IDF Chief of Staff Zamir intends to curb reservists protest
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir held a discussion with staff regarding the letters sent from IDF reservists condemning the return to fighting in Gaza, the N12 news site reported on Monday.
Go to the full article >>Israel at war: What you need to know
Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
59 hostages remain in Gaza.
49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.