Shin Bet will treat flares fired at Netanyahu’s home seriously – Israel Politics

Shin Bet will treat flares fired at Netanyahu’s home seriously – Israel Politics

Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Ronen Bar on Sunday said that those involved in firing flares at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea will be dealt with severely. Shortly after the announcement of the arrest of three suspects and a situation assessment, Bar said, “The firing of flash bombs at the residence … Read more

Shin Bet thwarts significant Iranian assassination attempts on Israelis

Shin Bet thwarts significant Iranian assassination attempts on Israelis

In recent weeks, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) identified a significant escalation in Iran’s efforts to promote assassinations targeting Israelis, the Shin Bet stated on Monday. The Shin Bet has thwarted several serious plots, some of which were reported to be in advanced stages of planning and preparation, which have yet to be … Read more

Yair Lapid calls for Otzma Yehudit party to be fined – Israel Politics

Yair Lapid calls for Otzma Yehudit party to be fined – Israel Politics

The far-right Otzma Yehudit party ran a paid ad in a number of newspapers on Sunday morning against Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. The ad read, “Ronen Bar failed on October 7 and is leading Israel to another disaster. Say no to a reckless deal.” The ad came in the wake of a letter … Read more

Iran creates fake profiles to lure Israelis, Shin Bet finds

Iran creates fake profiles to lure Israelis, Shin Bet finds

Iranian intelligence agents have been approaching Israeli citizens on various social media platforms in an attempt to recruit them for tasks in Israel that could harm the state’s security, the Shin Bet revealed on Thursday. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) found numerous fake profiles used by Iranian intelligence, which have been identified and … Read more

Three Israelis arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Three Israelis arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Security forces have arrested three citizens suspected of conducting security activities under the direction of Iranian intelligence. The investigation revealed that one of the suspects, a 21-year-old from Beit Shemesh, was in contact with a Telegram profile named “Anna Elena,” being asked to perform various tasks in Israel, including hanging posters and planting money. … Read more

Yair Netanyahu’s security detail attempted to silence Israeli activists – Israel Politics

Yair Netanyahu’s security detail attempted to silence Israeli activists – Israel Politics

In the latest in an onslaught of scandals involving Yair Netanyahu and his security detail, a member of his security team was caught asking Israeli anti-judicial reform activists not to publish important information relating to the Netanyahu family, according to a report by N12 on Friday. In an interview given to the program “Friday … Read more

Ben-Gvir accuses Gantz, Eisenkot of being too lax on Gaza war – Israel Politics

Ben-Gvir accuses Gantz, Eisenkot of being too lax on Gaza war – Israel Politics

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed this Tuesday morning on 103FM radio and called for immediate action by the IDF in Rafah. “It was a grave mistake to wait with [invading] Rafah,” he noted. Further into the interview, Ben-Gvir expressed support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel the delegation’s departure to … Read more

Ben-Gvir slammed for irresponsible handling of Israeli national security – Israel Politics

Ben-Gvir slammed for irresponsible handling of Israeli national security – Israel Politics

Melanie Swan of The Telegraph reported that Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was banned from receiving intelligence briefings after a series of alleged leaks of sensitive documents. The report claims that Ben-Gvir, in violation of the security guidelines he has been trusted to protect, is facing a ban by the National Security Council. Additionally, several … Read more

Israel security chief in letter to the world: ‘Do not interfere’ – Israel Politics

Israel security chief in letter to the world: ‘Do not interfere’ – Israel Politics

Last month, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronan Bar addressed a long and poignant letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in which he wrote, among other things: “We are determined to complete our mission in Gaza. All those who aspire to see a safer world should refrain from interfering or stopping us.” “The … Read more