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IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorists in Gaza strikes near Khan Yunis • Nov. 4, 2026, 10:45 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot, Netanyahu race to 61 Knesset seats • Nov. 1, 2026, 3:26 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Shin Bet investigates Joint List MK of using smuggled Qatari funds in election • Nov. 1, 2026, 11:39 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Mossad joins Shin Bet probe into alleged Qatar election interference - report • Oct. 30, 2026, 12:22 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Shin Bet: Election probe based on its own intelligence • Oct. 29, 2026, 3:54 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As Israeli Security Agency • Sherut Ha-Bitachon Ha-Kelali • ISA • Shabak • General Security Services
Date 1949 - present
Areas Of Involvement intelligence • counterintelligence

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