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Shin Bet removes social media accounts over claims of foreign interference in upcoming election

According to the Shin Bet, multiple accounts were found to be engaging in activities that would allow for foreign influence on the election process.

An illustration of an Israeli voting at the ballot box.
Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025.

Shin Bet head discusses counterterror, radical Islam with French intel. officials amid Paris riots

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks with The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.

'Not Ben-Gvir': Next defense minister should come from Likud, Netanyahu tells ‘Post’

A weapon is found, being examined by police.

Weapons, millions of shekels in drugs seized by police in major blow to Abu Latif syndicate


Two suspects planning terror attack arrested by YAMAM, Shin Bet

The suspects were found unarmed on Highway 1 near the Latrun Interchange and have been transferred to the Shin Bet for questioning.

Bus stops operated by Hanyonei Israel (Israel Parking Lots), a subsidiary of Netivei Israel (Israel National Roads Company), are seen at the Latrun Junction in central Israel, August 20, 2026.

Terror attacks in West Bank have declined more than 55% this year, 'Post' analysis finds

The 'Post' reviewed data from the Foreign Ministry and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), which showed that the frequency of terror attacks in the West Bank has declined since January 2024.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Trump backs Netanyahu as Liberman slams 'Bibi the puppet'

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

US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington D.C., April 7, 2025.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 10 suspects connected to attack on US journalist, EU diplomats in West Bank

Defense Minister Israel Katz tried to transfer the authority over actions taken by extremist settlers in the West Bank from the IDF to the Israel Police.

Israeli security forces and armed settlers evacuate activists from the area of olive tree plantation in Idna village near Hebron, on October 13, 2026.

West Bank attacks on Washington Post journalist, diplomats may signal dangerous trend - analysis

No matter who is prime minister after October 27, if the situation in the West Bank does not come under control, violent Jewish extremists could become an even greater direct danger to Israel.

An Israeli settler casts a stone towards Palestinians, next to a fire, amid clashes during Palestinians' olive harvest in Abu Falah near Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan raised concerns over Shin Bet chief David Zini's ability to protect Israel's upcoming elections, accusing him of failing to address Qatargate and Jewish terrorism in the West Bank.

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.

'Sad we are fighting in public': Ex-Shin Bet deputy director demands full October 7 inquiry

Former Shin Bet deputy director Israel Hasson is calling for a formal inquiry into the Oct. 7 failures as conflicting accounts emerge between Benjamin Netanyahu and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Portrait of former Deputy Director of Shin Bet Yisrael Hasson, January 15, 2024

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander in Gaza who infiltrated Re'im base on October 7

Since the October 7 attacks, the terrorist continued his involvement in planning terror attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians, the military noted.

IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander Maher Walid Omar al-Husseini in Gaza Strip, October 14, 2026.

Likud seeks Shin Bet review of suspected foreign interference over Eisenkot contacts

In a letter sent by attorney Ilan Bombach, the party requested verification of the report and urged Sohlberg to consider urgent measures to address the suspected interference.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a press conference near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, October 15, 2026.

Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis

The October 7 disaster was a decade or more in the making, especially with contributions of failures by both the political leadership and the entire defense establishment.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.