Shin Bet

Netanyahu's wife, sons to receive extended Shin Bet protection, PM granted lifelong security

Sara Netanyahu will receive protection for as long as her husband is alive, while Yair and Avner Netanyahu will be protected for at least five years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara tour in Tel Gezer and Magshimim Forest together with their sons Yair and Avner, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, October 21, 2016
(FILE PHOTO) Israeli security forces, including from the IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet, operate in the Jenin area in the West Bank, November 20, 2024.

Israeli gov't approves plan to move over half a billion shekels from Arab sector to Shin Bet

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wife Sara Netanyahu (L), and sons Yair and Avner Netanyahu.

Shin Bet chief approves lifelong security detail for PM Netanyahu's wife Sara - report

 View of Sara Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem.

Sara Netanyahu requests Shin Bet security for her family, regardless of election outcome - report


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:

Shin Bet chief David Zini met PA’s exiled Gaza security chief during wartime UAE visit - report

According to KAN, the official was Mohammed Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011 after Mahmoud Abbas claimed that he had murdered Yasser Arafat.

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025

Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026

The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.

PRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.

Gadi Eisenkot becomes Netanyahu’s strongest challenger - opinion

As Bennett gains ground, Eisenkot faces a defining decision over alliances, leadership, and the future of the opposition.

Gadi Eisenkot is seen speaking during a conference at Tel Aviv University, earlier this month.

Israel established elite task force to hunt down terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 - report

The task force is called NILI, an acronym of "Netzach Yisrael Lo Yeshaker" ("The Eternal One of Israel does not lie"), signifying that no victim of the attack would be forgotten.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

Police arrest terror suspect for throwing explosive at Rachel's Tomb

The suspect, a resident of Bethlehem, was taken to the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for questioning.

ISRAELI BORDER police operate near Betlehem.

Declassified affidavit says Gofman denied approving intel. material transfer to Telegram channels

Declassified IDF affidavit shows Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman denied approving division intelligence sent to Telegram, key to High Court petitions on his appointment.

Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026