Shin Bet

Netanyahu must choose compromise to preserve Israel's democracy

Israel is consumed by an internal power struggle, with the Netanyahu, judiciary battle over the fate of Shin Bet at the center.

Coalition MK calls for parliamentary inquiry into Shin Bet Jewish department

MK Ohad Tal urged the Knesset to probe the Shin Bet’s Jewish Department over alleged illegal detentions, bias, and abuse of suspects in the West Bank.

Israel security forces apprehend two terrorists, one member of 'Lion's Den'

Lion's Den has been behind the killing of a number of Palestinians and claimed responsibility for several drive-by shootings in the Nablus area since 2022.

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

Shin Bet politicization dangerous to Israel's security, rights of Israelis

The enormous accumulation of this data, plus the Shin Bet’s advanced technological capabilities, gives the organization access to a wealth of information about every Israeli citizen.

By ERAN SHAMIR-BORER , AMICHAI COHEN
08/04/2025

Israeli public divided on government obeying High Court's Shin Bet ruling

A survey shows most Israelis support the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's dismissal. The Left and Center back the decision, while the Right opposes it.

 The High Court of Justice convenes in Jerusalem on April 8, 2025

High Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar until later decision

Raucous court causes delays in consequential hearing • Ministers threaten to disregard ruling, paving way for constitutional crisis

 Avishai Moalem arrives to the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem, February 4

Is the mask coming off? Shin Bet's political weaponization exposed

Israeli society can not allow a small elite to continue its abuse and hijacking of the legal system and law enforcement.

By AVI ABELOW
08/04/2025

Former Shin Bet head: Netanyahu asked me to use intelligence powers for personal political gain

The affidavit, unprecedented in its severity, revealed two times Netanyahu attempted to exploit Shin Bet powers for political and personal purposes.

High Court to hear arguments for, against firing of Bar

The issues center on the prime minister's conflict of interest, due process, and differing views on democracy and power distribution.

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