The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shin-bet/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:33:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Shin Bet | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shin-bet/ 32 32 Bat Yam man to be charged with working for Iranian intelligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/bat-yam-man-to-be-charged-with-working-for-iranian-intelligence/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838578 Police, Shin Bet say suspect in his 30s had been in contact with Iranian agent for five months before his arrest in May; indictment expected in coming days

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]]> Hamas operative indicted for allegedly holding Oron Shaul’s body in fridge in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-operative-indicted-for-allegedly-holding-oron-shauls-body-in-fridge-in-gaza/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:56:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836419&preview=true&preview_id=3836419 Ibrahim Hilu said to have hidden remains of the 20-year-old IDF soldier, killed in 2014 war, until they were recovered by the IDF in January 2025

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]]> Hamas operative who allegedly held Oron Shaul’s body in Gaza to be charged this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-operative-who-allegedly-held-oron-shauls-body-in-gaza-to-be-charged-this-week/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:02:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835046 Ibrahim Hilu reportedly kept the remains of the 20-year-old soldier, killed in 2014 war, in a fridge under his shop in Gaza City, where they were recovered by the IDF in January 2025

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]]> Arab Israeli teen arrested on terror suspicions in killing of married couple https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-israeli-teen-arrested-on-terror-suspicions-in-killing-of-married-couple/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:54:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832734 Police rule out murder-suicide after Olga and Ruslan Prihodko found shot dead in Judean foothills; suspect's brother carried out 2024 ramming attack

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]]> Israel says French-Palestinian lawyer operated East Jerusalem terror network from overseas https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-french-palestinian-lawyer-operated-terror-network-from-overseas/ Tue, 26 May 2026 19:34:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830693 France-based Salah Hamouri, whose Jerusalem residency was revoked over PFLP ties, allegedly recruited five East Jerusalemites to 'promote militant terror activity,' say Shin Bet, police

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]]> Shin Bet head met exiled PA Gaza security chief Dahlan in UAE — sources https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-head-said-to-meet-exiled-pa-gaza-security-chief-dahlan-in-uae/ Tue, 26 May 2026 07:47:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830593 Since falling out with Palestinian Authority president 15 years ago, former Fatah strongman has advocated for reforming PA and bringing democracy to West Bank and Strip

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]]> Education Ministry said monitoring posts of employees who criticize government https://www.timesofisrael.com/education-ministry-said-monitoring-posts-of-employees-who-criticize-government/ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:05:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827962 Ministry's 'Incitement Committee' has compiled reports on 160 employees over their political expression, 52 of whom have been subject to disciplinary action, Haaretz reports

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]]> Katz said to sign certificate of confidentiality, paving way to indict firebrand MK Gotliv https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-said-to-sign-certificate-of-confidentiality-paving-way-to-indict-firebrand-mk-gotliv/ Sat, 09 May 2026 23:29:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819921 Defense minister had allegedly refused to sign off on document for nine months, holding up case against her, until Shin Bet warned that failure to do so could harm state security

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]]> Netanyahu, defending Mossad pick, tells court security responsibility his alone https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-defending-mossad-pick-tells-court-security-responsibility-his-alone/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3819162 Petition challenges choice of Gofman to lead spy agency; bereaved families group says PM, in his response, unwittingly accepted responsibility for failures surrounding Oct. 7

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]]> Shin Bet quietly reverses ban on Urich accessing Prime Minister’s Office – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-quietly-reverses-ban-on-urich-accessing-prime-ministers-office-report/ Mon, 04 May 2026 17:56:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816228 Security agency said to grant Netanyahu aide, a key suspect in several police probes, renewed access after talks with senior PMO official

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]]> IDF major allegedly smuggled $2.3m of contraband into Gaza, charged with aiding enemy https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-major-allegedly-smuggled-2-3m-of-contraband-into-gaza-charged-with-aiding-enemy/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:33:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3813792 Officer effectively in charge of Kerem Shalom area charged with sneaking truck into Strip containing items barred by IDF, including two tons of tobacco, car batteries and hundreds of electronics

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]]> Outgoing Mossad chief reportedly says Qatargate affair didn’t seem to harm state security https://www.timesofisrael.com/outgoing-mossad-chief-reportedly-says-qatargate-affair-didnt-seem-to-harm-state-security/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:14:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3811532 David Barnea said to stress that his comments, which contradict position of ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, don't touch on potential corruption allegations against Netanyahu's aides

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]]> Netanyahu testimony, set to resume after monthslong break, canceled at last minute https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-testimony-set-to-resume-after-monthslong-break-canceled-at-last-minute/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:29:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810649 PM's lawyer cites security concerns, preempting cross-examination in ongoing corruption trial, after Herzog rebuffed pardon request

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]]> TikToker dressed as chief rabbi stirs confusion at Independence event https://www.timesofisrael.com/tiktoker-dressed-as-chief-rabbi-stirs-confusion-at-independence-event/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:16:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807673 Self-styled messiah Eyal Tzionov has ascended Temple Mount and attended rally in support of Ben Gvir clad in Sephardic chief rabbi's iconic robe and turban, baffling authorities

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]]> Two young men charged with spying for Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-young-men-set-to-be-charged-with-spying-for-iran/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:33:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805903 19-year-old kept contact with Iranian agent even after 'threatening messages' sent to his family members, bought ticket to meet his handler in Dubai

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