Israel was able to track the movements of key Iranian figures and assassinate them during the 12-day war this spring by following the cellphones carried by members of their security forces.
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Israel Says It Killed a Hamas Militant Involved in Yarden Bibas Kidnapping
Mr. Bibas, his wife and their two small children were abducted and taken to Gaza. Only he survived.
Israel Says Iranian Agents Recruited Dozens of Its Citizens
The agents cajoled people into acts of sabotage and even assassination plots. The cases have raised questions about greed, gullibility and loyalty.
Two Palestinians Are Killed in a West Bank Clash With Israeli Settlers
Palestinian authorities and family members said Israeli settlers beat and killed a Palestinian-American man. Israel said the violence began when Palestinians threw stones at Israeli civilians.
Netanyahu Names Maj. Gen. David Zini as New Domestic Spy Chief
The appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini to head Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, still faces a fraught legal process.
Israeli Spy Chief to Step Down After Clash With Netanyahu
The departure of Israel’s domestic intelligence chief appeared to end his unusually public clash with the prime minister.
Netanyahu Accuses Israel’s Domestic Security Chief of Lying to Court
Intent on firing the Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced him in a sharp affidavit, deepening national political divisions.
Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.
What is ‘Qatargate,’ the Latest Furor Embroiling Israel?
Police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid claims that members of his team worked simultaneously for the state of Qatar. He is not a suspect, but two of his media advisers have been arrested.
Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash
Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.