Shin Bet

An enemy from within: How Gazan militias became Hamas’s new nightmare - analysis

In recent months, Hamas’s security apparatuses have operated on several fronts in an attempt to confront the militias opposing the organization.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.
RABBI ABRAHAM ISAAC KOOK, 1924

Religious Zionism has lost sight of Rav Kook’s ethics - opinion

Deputy President of the Supreme Court Noam Sohlberg arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, February 2, 2026.

Sohlberg’s security boosted after panel recommends Shin Bet protection for Eisenkot

 Yair Netanyahu, son of then-former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in the defamation lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022.

Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US


Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis

The central question raised by Zini’s remarks is not whether the Shin Bet chief should obey the elected government; it is how he diagnoses what has gone wrong in Israeli governance.

Designated head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director David Zini seen with Ultra orthodox jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after completing their beret march, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city on August 6, 2025.

Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis

Shin Bet chief David Zini has ignited yet another political fire after he was recorded at a private event, seemingly pledging personal allegiance to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm

The full recording obtained by The Jerusalem Post reveals that David Zini also defended the rule of law and said he would serve any elected government.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Shin Bet Director David Zini, October 23, 2025.

Attorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new police investigations chief

A new committee has been formed to select the head of Israel’s independent police investigations body, part of a broader law enforcement reform.

Force 100 members arrive for a court hearing on petitions against the appointment of retired judge Yosef Ben-Hamo, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, November 27, 2025.

Why Netanyahu rejected compromise with Noam Sohlberg in probing October 7 - analysis

It has become clear that Netanyahu and the government's problem with a state inquiry was not activist judges, but their desire to navigate the results to not be overly negative for themselves.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026

Israel allocates over NIS 500 million for Shin Bet to combat crime in Arab sector

The budget will be funded from the 550 Plan budget, which was led by the previous government and is currently under the authority of Minister May Golan.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Mossad's Gaza operations ceased in 2021, long before Hamas's October 7 attack, sources tell 'Post'

The sources of leaked information regarding the operations may have been former security officials seeking to even the score for what they saw as a failure to take responsibility for October 7.

Yossi Cohen.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest eight Palestinians suspected of assaulting Israelis in West Bank village

Separately, Israel Police on Thursday arrested a resident of the West Bank town of Tarqumiyah suspected of being involved in the criminally motivated kidnapping of an IDF soldier.

The IDF arrests eight Palestinians in Mukhmas suspected of attacking Israelis, July 3, 2026.

Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit, Shin Bet arrest suspects in northern Israel mosque shooting

Officers from the Israel Police's Counterterrorism Unit (YAMAM) apprehended the suspect, while Shin Bet provided intelligence support to the forces, the statement said.

Police Chief Daniel Levy seen at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem Day. May 14, 2026.

Three Israelis indicted for aiding terrorist, failing to prevent attack in central Israel

According to the investigation, Alaa al-Din Jaheim and Waam Masarwa, both Israeli citizens from Tayibe, were aware of Yassin’s intention to carry out a terrorist attack but did not prevent it.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.