Shin Bet

IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme

The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.

 A truck carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip drives at the inspection area at the Kerem Shalom crossing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, March 14, 2024.
IDF, Israel Police seize 12 pistols after intercepting a drone attempting to smuggle the guns over the Jordan border, February 8, 2026.

Three southern residents charged with drone-smuggling hashish to Jordan, bringing guns into Israel

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at a political event in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025; illustrative.

Bennett accidentally reveals identity of Shin Bet bodyguard, forced to delete social media post

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN


Shin Bet tightens criteria on when 'Jewish nationalism' becomes 'terror'

Under the shift, only incidents that show a “clear intent to kill” will be classified as terrorism

An Israeli settler argues with a Palestinian farmer, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, October 29, 2025.

Millions given to Gaza, Hamas: Twelve indicted in Gaza smuggling operation

The accused are believed to have been responsible for smuggling millions of shekels' worth of goods into Gaza for Hamas, both while the Gaza war was still ongoing and after the ceasefire began. 

HUNDREDS OF packets of cigarettes being smuggled.

Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks

The Monday decision revealed that Tzachi Braverman made use of sensitive information obtained through his official role in connection with the investigation into leaked classified materials.

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

Israel Police arrest individual suspected of preparing explosives, planning attack on IDF soldiers

The terrorist had "extensive knowledge in preparing explosives and various weapons," according to N12, and had been involved in other attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the area.

Border Police operate  against illegal Palestinians on the Palestinian side of the separation barrier in the town of Bir Nabala, January 18, 2026.

Brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza

David Zini's father, Rabbi Yosef Zini, claimed that authorities' true target is not brother Bezalel, but the Shin Bet chief himself: "Most of the public understands this well."

Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief David Zini, suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza, February 3, 2026.

IDF to increase Gaza border security due to smuggling risks

IDF officials identified Hamas’s struggle in Gaza, after more than two years of war have left it without stocks of standard explosives, to obtain weapons as well as additional equipment.

Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza

‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview

“We started hearing [celebratory] shouts from soldiers all around. It was indescribable, a significant moment,” 'L' recalled. “There wasn’t a single dry eye.”

IDF works to identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security

Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.

A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Court extends travel ban on Braverman amid probe into alleged ‘midnight meeting’

Braverman is suspected of obstructing an investigation, improperly conveying official information, and fraud and breach of trust.

Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Police probe Shin Bet chief's relative in smuggling of goods from Israel to Gaza

The court stressed that there is no indication that the Shin Bet head himself is implicated in the alleged wrongdoing.

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025