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Likud seeks Shin Bet review of suspected foreign interference over Eisenkot contacts

In a letter sent by attorney Ilan Bombach, the party requested verification of the report and urged Sohlberg to consider urgent measures to address the suspected interference.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a press conference near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, October 15, 2026.
 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis

Workers hang a Likud party election campaign billboard featuring Prime Minister and Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders, with the slogan “Right or Palestine,” on a building in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

Israeli election campaigns must move past political gimmicks to tackle critical issues - editorial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits a cafe in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026; illustrative.

Netanyahu unaware of who Egyptian spy chief met days before Oct. 7 massacre


Hamas official's arrest in Gaza gave Israel intelligence surge to kill top terrorists - exclusive

Three Hamas brigade commanders have been killed since September 11, following the September 2 capture of senior Hamas security official Mu'in al-Arabid in Gaza.

Palestinian firefighters extinguish a fire on a vehicle hit by an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 23, 2026

High Court orders Shin Bet, government to answer Yair Golan protection petition

The Democrats said Israel Police had raised Golan’s risk level to 4 on a six-point scale, which it described as high and identical to the rating given to Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot.

Yair Golan leads The Democrats, it is polling at around 10 seats.

Ex-Shin Bet chief threatens defamation suit against Netanyahu amid 'unrestrained incitement'

Bar is also demanding the disclosure of Netanyahu's schedule of meetings with the defense establishment and foreign officials. He said he intends to summon members of the prime minister's office.

Shin Bet director Ronen Bar seen at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, November 6, 2022

PMO: Shin Bet files complaint to IDF censor after Channel 12 report 'endangered' Netanyahu's life

The Shin Bet said the timing of Channel 12's report on Netanyahu's flight to the UAE "endangered the security of the prime minister, the operation, and the forces on the ground."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the UAE Sheikh bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

In total, more than 1,000 Israelis were killed by Palestinian terrorist attacks, which included suicide bombings, shootings, stabbings, and car ramming.

Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts for his own political gain

Al Thani also addressed Israel's "Qatargate" scandal, calling it “absurd” and saying that it would have been “the worst investment Qatar have ever done."

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani speaks prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet killed 16 key terrorists involved in Hamas funding networks, financial operations

The hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, according to the IDF, were used by Hamas to restore terrorist infrastructure and advance terror plots targeting Israeli troops and civilians.

The IDF and Shin Bet have killed 16 key terrorists involved in money exchange and transferring funds to Hamas.

Shin Bet Unit 730 to be in charge of Eisenkot's security after police warn of elevated threat

Security officials told Maariv that final discussions have been held in recent days within the Shin Bet regarding the security plan and the scope of protection Eisenkot will receive.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of Yashar, is the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming October election.

Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7

In the interview, Zaida said that for more than a year he served as an intermediary in a secret channel between Israel and Hamas in an effort to advance a prisoner exchange deal.

Senior Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, speaks during a conference in Gaza city, on November 4, 2019.

941 days missing: Haymanot Kasau’s family rallies in Jerusalem to demand Shin Bet investigation

The protest follows the Jerusalem Municipality's refusal to permit the abducted girl's family to erect a protest tent.

Demonstrators at the rally for Haymanot Kasau, September 23, 2026.