Shin Bet

Shin Bet to establish Islamic studies program to address Oct. 7 intelligence failures

The initiative aims to address failures exposed by investigations into the October 7 massacre, including the failure to understand Hamas's terror ideology and religious extremism.

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025
Hamas terrorists as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages -an Israeli soldier and a Thai national- from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025; Illustrative.

Hamas facing internal unrest as Israel detects plans for renewed attacks, official says

Hamas terrorists celebrating during a rally in the northern Gaza Strip.

Ex-Shin Bet research head: Hamas controls Gaza Strip, generates up to $5 million daily

An AI-generated political cartoon.

October 8: The war Israel still has not learned to fight - opinion


Netanyahu outlined Oct. 7 attack in meeting six years prior, former Shin Bet official says - report

Former Shin Bet Official Ilan Segev recalled Netanyahu's passivity in the years leading up to October 7, saying that when faced with a decision, he would respond with "maintain readiness."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since Oct 7.

IDF kills three Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza Strip

All three recently advanced plans for attacks against IDF soldiers and operated to restore the terror organizations' grasp on the Gaza Strip, according to the IDF.

ILLUSTRATIVE: Smoke and flames rise after an Israeli airstrike hit a mosque in Gaza City, July 28, 2026

Opposition calls on A-G to take legal action against PM, Likud attacks Gil over Oct 7 interview

In a public statement, Likud said that on the morning of the October 7 massacre, "Avi Gil knew about the approaching attack and chose not to wake the prime minister in time."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the state ceremony for the three years since October 7.

Shin Bet uncovers Bedouin terror cell plotting attacks on police station, Beersheba bus station

The Shin Bet statement further detailed an attack that was planned on a Beersheba nightclub that was uncovered following the arrest and interrogation of Israeli citizen Abdullah Jarjawi.

 Members of Israel's Bedouin Arab community ride their camels as they take part in a camel race, near Ashalim, in southern Israel, November 1, 2024.

Former military secretary alleges attempt to alter official records of Oct. 7 massacre timeline

“What the public is being told is not what actually happened,” he added. “This isn’t my truth. It’s the country’s truth.”

Former military secretary Avi Gil.

Hamas used double agents, deception to fool Israel ahead of October 7 massacre, study finds

Through the evening of October 6, Israeli intelligence was fed the impression that there was a state of routine in Gaza, allowing Hamas to conceal its plans while arming and concentrating its forces.

Hamas terrorists arrive to secure the area search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages - an Israeli soldier and a Thai national - from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern of Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025. as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the ICRC

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage

On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

'For my nephews, it was too late': Ofri Bibas visits protest tent of Haymanut Kasau's family

Kasau was nine when she disappeared from Safed more than two and a half years ago and has not been seen since.

Ofri Bibas visits Haymanut Kasau's family's protest tent in Jerusalem, October 7, 2026.

Israel marks three years since Oct. 7 massacre, officials concerned Iran may launch more missiles

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

People visit the site of the Nova music festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during the deadly Hamas-led October 7, 2023 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack, near Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2026.

Terror cells forming in Negev Bedouin communities in 'concering phenomenon,' Shin Bet chief warn

In his remarks to cabinet members, the head of the service detailed that the defense establishment had identified attempts to create infrastructure of a military nature inside Israeli territory.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.