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An investigation reveals UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu of a major Hamas plot days before October 7, but the Prime Minister did not share the intelligence with the IDF or Shin Bet.

The Israeli defense establishment is preparing to resume Red Cross visits to security prisoners this Wednesday, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a previous ban.

Former Likud minister Benny Begin launched a scathing attack on PM Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of fueling October 7 conspiracy theories and evading responsibility while blocking a state commission of inquiry.

The Eilat District Police and the IDF conducted a massive multi-front exercise simulating 360-degree terrorist infiltrations based on October 7 scenarios. The drills focused on Eilat's operational self-reliance due to its distance from central Israel.

An Israeli man was moderately to seriously wounded in a stabbing attack at Maoz Yehuda farm in Samaria. The IDF has launched a manhunt and placed a closure on surrounding Palestinian villages.

A 19-year-old Galilee resident, Yacoub Shibli, was indicted for swearing allegiance to ISIS. This is the fourth recent case in northern Israel involving Islamic State affiliation and planned attacks on security forces.

A detailed timeline of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions on October 7 reveals delays in his arrival at military headquarters. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused him of failing to initiate any operational moves.

An urgent petition has been filed to disqualify former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen from running for Knesset with the Yashar! party over allegations of illegal interrogation methods in 2015.

Ombudsman Menachem Finkelstein ruled that a Tel Aviv prosecutor without security clearance mishandled a sensitive Shin Bet veteran's PTSD case for over a year, requesting seven delays and violating security protocols.

Israeli security forces dismantled a Hamas terror cell in the West Bank village of Aqaba. During the joint operation, forces detained ten suspects and uncovered a rocket, an M16 rifle, and explosives.

The ministerial committee has failed to convene to approve Shin Bet security for Yeshar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, leaving him with private security just 51 days before the Knesset elections.

The Ministerial Committee has failed to approve Shin Bet security for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot. Meanwhile, Democrats leader Yair Golan remains without state protection ahead of the elections.

Israeli security officials warn of an unprecedented surge in terror alerts in the West Bank. The IDF is deploying additional battalions and preparing a division headquarters ahead of the High Holy Days.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya near Ramallah, calling for the prosecution of violent settlers. The visit follows threats directed at Huckabee by extremist groups.

The terrorist organization claims that Shin Bet's preparations for the arrest of Muin al-Arabid lasted for months in the heart of Gaza. According to their version, weapons containing a sedative were used, and an additional squad waited behind the suspect's house.

The name of historian and writer Artem Kirpichenok, who went missing after arriving in Israel, has been linked to a high-profile security case. Russian media report that the indictment filed today for espionage-related activities refers to Kirpichenok, who has been out of contact since August 2.

Duvdevan unit soldiers arrested a cell of five terrorists early this morning in Qabatiya, who according to the IDF planned to harm civilians and security forces. The five were arrested in less than ten minutes, and an M16 rifle and additional weaponry were found during a search of their homes.

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against an Israeli citizen for security offenses. An investigation by the Shin Bet and police revealed the defendant was acting on behalf of foreign intelligence.

Duvdevan unit fighters arrested five terrorists this morning in the Kabatiya area who were planning an attack against Israelis in a new settlement in northern Samaria. The operation was conducted under the command of the Menashe Brigade and directed by the Shin Bet.

The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment on Friday at the Central District Court against an Israeli citizen for security offenses, requesting detention until the end of proceedings. This legal action follows a complex joint investigation by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police, which uncovered suspicions of hostile activity against the state.

On Wednesday, Muhammad Mahmoud Marshed al-Qadi, a commander in the Nukhba force, was eliminated in the Khan Yunis area. Al-Qadi commanded the capture of the Sufa post on October 7 and was subsequently involved in holding Israeli hostages. Despite the ceasefire, the IDF and Shin Bet clarify that the terrorist worked to rehabilitate Hamas, conducted training, and planned terror plots against our...

She will not be declared a defector, will continue to serve as an MK, her funding unit will remain with Likud - but she will run in the next Knesset with Otzma Yehudit: Tali Gottlieb's transition to Otzma Yehudit has been approved, where she will likely be placed in the fourth spot, following her attacks against Likud due to her resentment toward Benjamin Netanyahu and her concern about facing an...

As the third school year begins without her, the parents of the 12-year-old girl reveal the painful truth behind their meeting with the President and accuse the authorities of failing to implement the dramatic promises made to them.

The Supreme Court President suggested that Zini reconsider his demand for the disclosure of the names, but the Shin Bet head was not convinced. The Supreme Court ruled again that those who petitioned anonymously must reveal their identities, while stopping short of determining whether they were in contempt of court for failing to comply with the previous order.

The suspect was arrested in a joint operation by the police and the Shin Bet and was transferred for interrogation. The police continue to collect evidence and make efforts to locate additional suspects who participated in the riots in the village. Later, the police are expected to request an extension of his detention.

Positioning in the field two days in advance, a breach, a firefight - and a withdrawal: a new report revealed new details from the Gazan side about the Shin Bet operation to arrest Muin al-Arabid. The camouflage vehicles, identifying the weak point, the encounter with the terrorist's family, and his injury: step-by-step, according to all known information.

An investigation team of the Judea and Samaria District Police located a white pickup truck that was allegedly used for the violent attack in the village. When the suspects spotted it approaching, they began attacking it — two of them were arrested. The police and Shin Bet continue their attempt to uncover the identities of those involved, including the use of special measures.

According to the indictment, Khamis Sawaed from Husniya expressed support for ISIS and studied combat training materials, including instructions for manufacturing missiles and drones. The prosecution has requested he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

Haimonot's father welcomed the discovery of the child Yahali Sofer from Petah Tikva, but alongside the joy, he reiterated the pain regarding his daughter who has yet to return home. Ahead of the start of the school year, he called on the Shin Bet to take responsibility for investigating her disappearance and for the public to continue fighting for her.

The Knesset member, who reached 20th place in the Likud primaries and is slated for a top spot in Otzma Yehudit, claimed that losing her seat in the Knesset would leave her without immunity. An indictment was filed against Gottlieb for exposing the identity of a Shin Bet agent, but the coalition decided to grant her immunity.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed this evening (Tuesday) a successful operation in the heart of the Gaza Strip, during which a senior Hamas commander serving as the head of the organization's internal security apparatus was captured. Netanyahu noted that the detainee was directly involved in holding hostages and efforts to restore the organization's terrorist infrastructure.

Special forces conducted an arrest in the vicinity of Gaza City, capturing Muin al-Arabid, dubbed the 'head of the Shin Bet' for Hamas in the Strip. He was taken to Israel for interrogation, with IDF forces providing air cover.

The former head of the Shin Bet is advising SpringAI, a Tel Aviv-based digital intelligence startup that develops tools to identify political influence attempts online. The scope of the consulting, its start date, and terms are unknown. The company is linked to the BNF technology group of Brigadier General (res.) Rami Ben-Efraim.

Against the backdrop of the Shin Bet joining the search efforts for Haymanot Kasau, hundreds of students and teachers in Migdal HaEmek opened the school year with a powerful event that deeply moved the mayor.

Amid the recommendation to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot, Ronen Cohen stated that there are attempts to exploit the committee for political purposes. He explained that the decision was based on a combination of circumstances rather than specific intelligence. Cohen also noted that the Prime Minister's wife is under a "severe threat level" and criticized journalist Uri Misgav.

Under Shin Bet intelligence guidance, YAMAM fighters secretly apprehended a 37-year-old suspect wanted for promoting terrorist activity and attempting to carry out attacks against Israelis. No casualties were reported among our forces.

Following new warnings, the Advisory Committee for the Protection of VIPs recommended providing tight security for the chairman of the "Yashar!" party until election day. The decision now moves to the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, which will also discuss the security of "The Democrats" chairman Yair Golan.

The recommendation marks a sharp turn from the controversial decision made a week earlier, when Shin Bet head David Zini determined not to assign bodyguards to Eisenkot. At the center of the discussion regarding close protection for Golan and Eisenkot were materials submitted by both parties. The 'Yashar!' party claimed that Eisenkot is currently protected only by a private, unarmed security...

More than 70 rioters participated in the raid on the village. Security officials estimate that it was a planned operation involving funding and legal support.

At a Supreme Court hearing, Shin Bet head David Zini demanded the disclosure of the names of petitioners opposing his appointment. Supreme Court President Isaac Amit urged the service head to reconsider his stance.

Russia is demanding information regarding the fate of historian Artem Kirpichenok, who disappeared after arriving in Israel on August 2. In an appeal to the UN, Moscow stated the cause of arrest is unknown and requested access to legal counsel and medical care: "It is reasonable to believe the arrest stems from his political views."

Direct contacts to advance a hostage deal were conducted between a senior Shin Bet official and Ghazi Hamad of the Hamas leadership. Now revealed for the first time: the person who conducted the talks is the official responsible for captives and missing persons in the organization, Adi Rotem. In an interview, he tells about the secret channel, the criticism of the mediators, and clarifies...

Heading towards a change of direction in Gaza? The Shin Bet and intelligence officials identify a growing willingness of the terrorist organization to increase friction with Israel. In the background: a deep governance crisis of the terrorist organization.

Ronen Cohen, chairman of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of Personalities, which will discuss tomorrow the security of opposition leaders Yair Golan and Gadi Eisenkot, was appointed without experience in the field. Cohen, who previously blamed the military echelon for the failure of October 7, recently revealed that the security of "those threatened by the Iron Swords War," including...

The Advisory Committee for the Protection of Public Figures will convene tomorrow in Jerusalem to decide on the demand of party leaders to provide them with security until election day. The discussion is being held following findings presented by their staff to security officials, and a week after the previous and controversial decision not to provide security to the chairman of the Yashar party.

The Shin Bet has confirmed that Yair Netanyahu was the target of an Iranian assassination plot while staying in Florida. This follows remarks by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recently revealed that Iran had attempted to kill one of his sons.

The security service confirmed the main points of the American report that the Prime Minister's son was urgently returned to Israel. According to "Newsmax", Iranian operatives tracked his residence and movements in the Miami area. Earlier this week, Netanyahu revealed on Channel 14: "Iran tried to murder one of my sons."

The two suspects, a 16-year-old minor from the Galilee and a 19-year-old from Haifa, were arrested following an investigation by the Shin Bet and the police. According to the suspicion, the two established contact with the Islamic State organization - "ISIS", pledged allegiance, and planned to carry out an attack against security forces. The prosecution will request to hold the suspects in custody...

25-year-old Tohar David was attacked with clubs and an iron rod, allegedly due to a parking dispute with a Shin Bet officer. Three young women are charged with assault, causing injury, and intentional damage. The incident was documented by shocked passersby.

Against the backdrop of the struggle over the state commission of inquiry, the former Chief of Staff opens a sharp front against Netanyahu, reveals the warnings he gave him before the disaster, and demands the publication of the cabinet protocols.