Shin Bet

WATCH: Five soldiers, add'l civilians arrested for involvement in weapons smuggling network

Over the past month, security forces arrested multiple Israeli and Syrian civilians for their involvement in the network, which smuggled various types of weapons from Syria into Israel.

 IDF soldiers operate on Mount Hermon, on the border between Israel and Syria, December 12, 2024
 Maj.-Gen. David Zini attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem, July 8, 2024

Shin Bet chief's Zini under scrutiny: Petitioners argue ‘unreasonableness’ of PM's recommendation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir talks with residents of Carmit, southern Israel, November 17, 2025.

WATCH: Retamim residents fear for safety after heavy gunfire from nearby Bedouin village

Israeli security forces operate after settlers torched the Al-Hajj Hamida Mosque in the West Bank, November 13, 2025

Palestinian terrorist shot dead by IDF paratroopers during operations in West Bank camp


IDF kills West Bank terrorist who threw explosive device at Israeli soldiers

Additionally, on Saturday night, Border police and IDF soldiers arrested two suspected terrorists in Kalkilya in an undercover operation.

 IDF soldiers operate in Nablus, in the West Bank, November 29, 2024.

Israeli man indicted for Iran espionage, used reservist girlfriend to collect IDF intelligence

Shimon Azarzar and his girlfriend were arrested in October on suspicion of acting under Iranian direction to gather intelligence and carry out tasks.

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

Security forces arrest terror suspects, seize weapons in undercover West Bank op.

Israeli forces seized an M16 rifle, a carrying bag, a ceramic vest, armor plates, magazines, and a large quantity of ammunition from the suspects.

Israeli soldiers stand beside an armored vehicle during a raid in Kalkilya, West Bank, on September 5, 2025.

IDF kills two Palestinians, arrests 40 in West Bank counterterrorism op.

In addition, the Judea Territorial Brigade carried out a brigade-wide operation in the city of Hebron as part of preparations for Shabbat "Chayei Sarah" at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

IDF arrests two terrorists in West Bank during counterterrorisim operation, November 14, 2025.

Shin Bet stalls restart of Israel–Morocco flights, despite transport ministry's green light

A spokesperson for Israir confirmed that the company submitted a request to the Shin Bet several weeks ago to renew the Tel Aviv–Morocco route.

 A ROYAL AIR MAROC Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lands at Ben-Gurion Airport on March 13, after flying RAM’s first scheduled commercial flight from Casablanca.

WATCH: Israeli forces arrest four suspected of ISIS-inspired terror plot in east Jerusalem

The police discovered a handgun hidden in a chicken coop at one of the suspects homes during the arrest.

Israel Police arrest terror suspects in east Jerusalem, January 23, 2025.

Can the IDF avert an explosion of terror in the West Bank? - analysis

The West Bank has been largely ignored by the media due to Israel's other fronts - but that does not mean it was ignored by the IDF and Jerusalem's security apparatus.

IDF soldiers operate during an Israeli raid in Tammun near Tubas in the West Bank, November 4, 2025

Israel's Shin Bet thwarts imminent attacks from West Bank, 40 Bethlehem terrorists arrested

The Shin Bet said it arrested around 40 Palestinian terrorists from Bethlehem in a major bust that thwarted imminent attacks, marking the first large-scale operation under new chief David Zini.

Israeli security forces operate after settlers torched the Al-Hajj Hamida Mosque in the West Bank, November 13, 2025

'No basis' for judicial intervention in Shin Bet chief pick, A-G Baharv-Miara argues

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara formally told the High Court there are “no grounds for judicial intervention” in David Zini's appointment as Shin Bet director, citing a lawful process.

Shin Bet Director David Zini with IDF chief Eyal Zamir at a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Shin Bet chief Zini to High Court: Legal challenge against me an effort to 'police opinions'

Zini’s appointment has drawn unusually sharp criticism from within the intelligence community itself. Three former Shin Bet directors joined a petition urging the overturning of the nomination.

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 foils ISIS-inspired terror plot by 18-year-old Israeli

Authorities thwarted an ISIS-inspired terror plot, arresting a young Israeli citizen who studied how to produce explosives. Security agencies vow strong action against internal threats.

Head of the Shin Bet domestic security service Major General David Zini (L) speaks with Israel's army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir as they wait for a speech by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025.