Shin Bet

Prosecution granted two weeks to respond to Yonatan Urich’s Supreme Court appeal

The most significant, and, according to Urich's lawyers, outstanding restriction is the occupation ban, which forbids Urich from returning to his former places of employment.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025
Shin Bet director David Zini attends a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, October 5, 2025

Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Shin Bet chief David Zini

 Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Three ex-Shin Bet chiefs to High Court: Cancel Netanyahu's appointment of David Zini

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.

High Court of Justice rejects requests to delay Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief


IDF Oct. 7 probe finds military acted professionally, appropriately to defend Kibbutz Nir Am

The probe's findings found that soldiers acted appropriately, fighting with courage, and seeking to join the frontlines, in order to prevent terrorists from Hamas's Nukhba Force from infiltrating.

The safe room at the Kibbutz Nir Am's hatchery damaged during the October 7 massacre, pictured December 30, 2023.

Cabinet appoints Zini as next Shin Bet chief following controversy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated the controversial candidate in May.

 Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'I tried to stop the war,' says West Bank terror leader after failed rocket launch

"A few days after the war began, I decided to launch missiles at Tel Aviv in order to stop the war," the cell commander reportedly said.

IDF locates rockets, weapons during West Bank operation, September 19, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas deputy commander who participated in hostage release parades

He also carried out numerous attacks on IDF soldiers operating in Gaza, including sniper and anti-tank fire. 

IDF kills Musa Shaldan, the deputy commander of Hamas’ Zeitun Battalion.

Criticism of new Shin Bet chief David Zini is more about Netanyahu - analysis

Maj.-Gen. David Zini’s nomination as Shin Bet chief has sparked debate, with critics arguing concerns focus more on Netanyahu’s motives than Zini’s record.

 Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gaza clans struck after refusing Israeli offers to govern Gaza, undermine Hamas – report

Israeli intelligence reportedly approached powerful Gaza clans with offers of support in exchange for turning against Hamas. Their refusal was followed by deadly airstrikes from Israel.

Destruction after an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, west of Gaza City, September 27, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas terrorist who killed Israeli officer Arnon Zamora

Israeli forces also killed a Hamas terrorist who invaded the country on October 7.

 Fallen Border Police Yamam fighter Arnon Zamora

WATCH: IDF dismantles weapons held inside building in Ramallah area

The members of the terrorist cell were suspected of attempting to launch a rocket from the West Bank toward Israeli territory last week.

  Palestinian security forces operate in the center of the city of Jenin in the West Bank, December 16, 2024.

Over 200 former Shin Bet employees against Netanyahu's appointment of David Zini - N12

According to a letter seen by N12, the employees stated that Zini’s beliefs regarding the judicial system would harm the balance between Israel’s security needs and Jerusalem’s democratic values.

 Maj. Gen. David Zini visits families of fallen Israeli soldiers during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Israel's strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar backfired, now an image of failure - opinion

Netanyahu is responsible for this loss. Since he is not foolish, he may have understood that he needed to aim for a “victory picture” and built the Qatar strike as that image.

This frame grab taken from an AFPTV footage shows smoke billowing after explosions in Qatar's capital Doha on September 9, 2025.

Netanyahu submits proposal of Zini as next Shin Bet chief to Senior Appt.'s Advisory C'tee

In his letter, Netanyahu asked that matters be rushed so that Zini could take the appointment already on September 21, when the acting Shin Bet director 'S' finishes his tenure.

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.