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Immunity is not impunity: Gotliv case tests Israel’s democratic protections - editorial

The Gotliv debate underscores a simple truth for Israeli democracy: immunity safeguards debate, but it cannot eliminate legal responsibility.

MK Tally Gotliv attends to a Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. March 23, 2026.
MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Tally Gotliv jeopardized Shin Bet agent’s safety, AG tells Knesset panel

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Israeli man suspected of carrying out missions for Iranian intelligence

 Chief Sgt. First Class (Res.) Haim Kalomiti.

Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Haim Kalomiti, 55, killed in central Israel terror attack


IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas Nukhba commander who led infiltration into Kissufim during Oct. 7 massacre

Overnight on Saturday, the IDF killed an additional Hamas terror commander, Muhanad Othman Yassin Farwana, in southern Gaza. 

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill several Hamas General Security Apparatus officials in Gaza

The General Security Apparatus' responsibilities include maintaining communication and coordination between Hamas leaders, protecting them, and escorting them to emergency facilities.

SENIOR MEMBERS of Hamas' General Security Apparatus, killed by the IDF.

Lahav 433, Shin Bet file indictment to terrorist who held body of St.-Sgt. Shaul for 10 years

Ibrahim Hilo, the terrorist responsible for holding St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul's body in Gaza for nearly ten years, was indicted following a Lahav 433 and Shin Bet investigation.

St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul.

High Court approves new Mossad chief Gofman, to begin role Tuesday

Roman Gofman is set to assume the role of Mossad chief after the High Court approved his appointment on Monday.

Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

PM Netanyahu appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as new National Security Council chief

Ben Ezra has over thirty years of experience in security, technology, and cyber, the prime minister announced, adding that he had led the development of the "Arrow-3" air defense system.

SHMUEL BEN-EZRA.

Three arrested in connection to double murder of Ruslan and Olga Prikhodko

This development came less than a day after the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the main suspect, a 17-year-old resident of Lod.

Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026.

Five arrested during joint IDF, Shin Bet counterterrorism ops. in West Bank

The military carried out these operations using Shin Bet intelligence. 

West Bank Border Police, including those who operate undercover, are seen in an illustrative photo.

Exiled Gaza security chief Dahlan met with multiple Shin Bet officials in recent years - report

Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011, has still been described by one source to KAN News as "the most powerful man in the Gaza Strip" because of his fundraising.

 MOHAMMED DAHLAN sits in his office in Abu Dhabi, in 2016. Today, his international influence extends far and wide, the writer explains.

Shin Bet, police bust east Jerusalem terror cell headed by PFLP terrorist in France

Five PFLP-linked east Jerusalem residents were arrested in November and December of 2025 for questioning after they were suspected of having been recruited by Salah Hamouri, a senior PFLP terrorist.

A person wearing the headband of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) attends a march to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil on March 11, 2025 in New York City.

Who is Mohammad Dahlan, exiled security chief the Shin Bet chief allegedly met with? - explainer

Dahlan is a former senior Fatah leader who rose to prominence in Palestinian politics as the first head of the Preventive Security Service.

 Mohammed Dahlan, a former Fatah security chief, in his office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. STRINGER/ REUTERS ID: 546201 Image Remarks: