Shin Bet

Police announce planned indictment over alleged ISIS membership

The statement did not describe a specific planned attack. Its account focused on his alleged allegiance to ISIS, the dissemination of its content, and efforts to encourage support for it.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.
 An ISIS flag seen at Israel's kibbutz Sufa following a massacre by infiltarting Hamas terrorists, pictured on October 11, 2023; Illustrative.

Islamic State has stepped up attempted attacks against Israel since October 7, data shows

Shin Bet Director David Zini.

Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg attends a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 18, 2026.

Foreign interference suspicions don’t undermine election's integrity, CEC chief Sohlberg says


IDF avoiding killing certain Hamas officials in Gaza over fear of civil order collapse

Military sources confirmed to Walla that the decision not to target Hamas municipal officials stems from a concern that killing them could lead to the collapse of governing institutions in Gaza.

A HAMAS terrorist stands on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City.

Joint List MK investigated on suspicion of receiving Qatari funding during Israel's 2026 elections

At this stage, investigators noted that they have no evidence of what the money was actually used for. It is also unclear what piece of evidence suggests the funds originated from Qatar.

Joint List party chairman Yousef Jabareen and supporters gather at the party’s election headquarters in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth, following the closing of polling stations on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report

The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences. 

A HAMAS terrorist is seen alongside guns in Gaza.

Mossad to provide Shin Bet with assessment of suspected foreign interference in elections

At this stage, it is unclear whether the assessment includes investigative findings regarding potential foreign election interference or only an expert opinion.

Israelis cast their votes at a polling station in Jerusalem during Election Day, October 27, 2026.

PM's son Yair Netanyahu deems Israeli Arabs 'greatest danger' to Israel besides Iran

The Prime Minister's son, Yair Netanyahu, claimed Israel "cannot survive long-term when 20% of its population identifies with its enemies and wants its destruction."

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing on his request for a restraining order against Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.

Mossad joins Shin Bet probe into alleged Qatar election interference - report

The Mossad is assisting the Shin Bet in investigating whether Qatar funded elements of the Joint List's apparatus, though officials emphasize election results remain unaffected.

An illustration of the flags of Israel and Qatar.

Shin Bet probes foreign election interference, warns against blaming Arab voters

The Shin Bet says its inquiry into suspected foreign funding is unfinished and limited, and must not be used to discredit Arab citizens who voted lawfully.

A woman votes during the national election in the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

Israel election results: Netanyahu's Likud biggest party in Israel after all votes counted

Notably, both blocs fell short of the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority without the support of the Arab parties, which won a record-breaking combined total of 19 seats. 

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, following Israel’s general elections, early October 28, 2026.

The morning after: Israel’s election leaves more questions than answers

Neev offers viewers a practical guide for cutting through the deliberate noise of the coming weeks. As Laznik puts it, anyone claiming to know what happens next is lying.

Ballot papers of various political parties are displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026

Netanyahu's bloc leads election results as Shin Bet probes foreign interference

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026