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Stand-off between PM and spy chief exposes Israel's deepening rifts • Apr. 28, 2025, 3:32 AM ET (BBC)
Israelis and the Jewish people must rise above divisions, Herzog tells 'Post' • Apr. 27, 2025, 5:36 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Netanyahu claims Shin Bet head failed to warn him of October 7 attacks in affidavit • Apr. 27, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Ronen Bar to bereaved father: No desire to continue as Shin Bet chief, family is harassed - N12 • Apr. 27, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
'Riddled with inaccuracies, bias, and half-truths': Bar, others react to PM's Shin Bet affidavit • Apr. 27, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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

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