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Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider

An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli hacker
Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

US President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders, at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.

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 View of a new security drone in Efrat, in the West Bank

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Deputy Military Advocate-General Gal Asael covered up source of Sde Teiman leak during probe - KAN

Although Asael claimed that the steps he took during the probe were conducted with full prosecution oversight, KAN reported that police suspect he did not disclose all information in his possession.

 Demonstrates protest against the detention of Israeli reserve soldiers suspected of assaulting a Hamas terrorist, at the Sde Teiman military base near Beersheba, July 29, 2024.

Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping

As Zini saw it, the price of future danger from releasing security prisoners and allowing Hamas to continue armed outweighed the price of losing the remaining hostages.

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.

'I am not afraid': Ben-Gvir unmoved after footage shows Hamas planning his abduction before Oct. 7

Ben-Gvir also renewed his efforts to dismantle the grave of the terrorist Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, founder of the Black Hand and known as "the Arab Joseph Trumpeldor."

Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen at the entrance to the Temple Mount, before entering, in Jerusalem's Old City. October 08, 2025.

Shin Bet will not undergo 'dramatic shifts' following Zini's appointment, ex-official claims

Ex-Shin Bet senior official Ilan Lotan also discussed former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar's recent speech, saying Bar is "now a private citizen, and I think the public expects to hear from him."

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

Gotliv accuses Shin Bet official of meeting with Hamas commander before Oct. 7 massacre

MK Gotliv accuses Shin Bet's Ronen Bar of sending a subordinate "to the Erez Crossing on the night of October 6 at around 10 p.m. to meet with [Hamas] Az-Adin al-Haddad."

 MK Tally Gotliv attends a conference as part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

Ronen Bar warns: Without a full probe, Israel is ‘condemning itself to the next October 7’

In his own address on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the need for an unaffiliated committee of inquiry to investigate the failings of October 7. 

Former Shin Bet head at Tel Aviv University's Cyber Week conference, December 9, 2025.

Former Shin Bet commander refuses to appear for October 7 audit with State Comptroller

The IDF and Shin Bet have insisted that only a full state commission of inquiry has the legal authority to examine sensitive operational decisions.

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

Iran directing Hamas money network in Turkey, moving hundreds of millions to terrorists

Hamas, with the support of Iran, continues to "push forward terrorist plots against Israel and is trying to rebuild its capabilities, including outside of the Gaza Strip," Adraee stated.

An IDF infographic showing Tamar Hassan (top), Khalil Farwana (R), and Farid Abu Dayir (L), constituting an Iran-backed Hamas money exchange network based in Turkey, December 7, 2025.

Netanyahu orders evacuation of 14 illegal outposts, removal of Jewish extremists in West Bank - N12

"These outposts have become forward positions from which raids are carried out on Palestinian villages," N12 quoted security officials as saying.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation after Israel killed Hezbollah's second-in-command and military commander, Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut. November 23, 2025.

IDF kills six terrorists, arrest dozens of wanted individuals in 'Operation Five Stones'

The operation was conducted with the IDF's Menashe Brigade and Samaria Brigade in collaboration with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and the Air Force.

IDF killed six terrorists and arrested dozens in "Operation Five Stones" in the northern West Bank.