Shin Bet

Zini affair highlights the security and political costs of Gaza smuggling - opinion

Cigarette smuggling into Gaza becomes a national scandal as family ties, security doctrine, and politics collide.

Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief David Zini, suspected of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza, February 3, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a Special Session in his Honor of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

Netanyahu releases pre-Oct. 7 intel documents, claims defense echelon urged keeping Hamas in power

Bezalel Zini, accused of smuggling cigarettes into the Gaza Strip, is seen on a screen at the Beersheba District Court, February 5, 2026

Shin Bet chief's brother indicted for aiding Hamas during wartime in Gaza smuggling case

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

'What is happening in Gaza is a complete failure by IDF,' military expert says - interview


High Court dismisses petitions challenging Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

The court rejected challenges to Zini’s integrity and the process behind his appointment, saying there were no grounds for judicial review. Justice Amit dissented, citing procedural flaws.

 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 Police say Negev community attack was 'revenge' for raids, suspects arrested

Before their arrest, their actions in Givot Bar were reportedly carried out in response to police raids in the nearby village of Tarabin.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Qatargate resurfaces: What was really happening inside Netanyahu's office?

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Whether both scandals were reckless media manipulation, systemic mismanagement, or something darker – the common denominator is a flawed judgment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

Palestinian toddler injured by Jewish rioters throwing stones near Hebron

After conducting an in-depth investigation in the area, police arrested five suspects and took them in for further questioning.

Palestinian home attacked by stone-throwing by Jewish settlers near Hebron, December 24.

Feldstein claims PMO holds sensitive Gallant materials, including altercation video

The materials allegedly include a video documenting a violent altercation after Gallant was denied entry to the office.

 ELI FELDSTEIN, seen after a hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court in January 2025, when he was accused of leaking classified documents from the Prime Minister’s Office.

WATCH: IDF, Shin Bet kill key operative in IRGC's Quds Force in southern Lebanon strike

Hasin Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawahiri was a central figure in the elite Quds Force intelligence unit which managed much of the terror against Israel emanating from Lebanon and Syria. 

Smoke rises from the site of a series of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of al-Katrani on December 18, 2025.

IDF reservist runs over Palestinian praying on side of the road in West Bank

The IDF, in overnight operations in the West Bank, also detained multiple suspects involved in terrorism-related activities, including the planning of a terror attack.

IDF operates in West Bank, September 19, 2025.

Qatargate developments 'dream of every intelligence officer' former Shin Bet official says

"The developments... are the dream of every intelligence officer – to recruit people who are in the closest proximity to the head of an organization or a head of state," he claimed.

Shin Bet Director David Zini seen on November 3, 2025

Is recent police rally against Jewish extremist violence in West Bank sufficient? - analysis

As Jewish extremist violence escalates in Israel, a new police task force takes action. With initial signs of success, can this unit sustain its progress and curb violence in the West Bank?

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

IDF says Hamas finance official killed in same strike as second-in-command

Zaqout was responsible for recruiting and transferring tens of millions of dollars to the Qassam Brigades to support its operations against Israel.

Abdel Hay Zoqout, a member of Hamas's finance department, was killed two weeks ago in a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet, IDF spokesman  Col. Avichai Edraei announced on Wednesday.