Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu traveled to a Shin Bet installation in the south of the country on Sunday, where he met with the agency’s acting director, known as “Shin,” as well as the deputy director, top officials, and staff.
During the visit, Netanyahu was briefed in detail about the organization’s activities on multiple fronts. He was given updates on operations in Gaza, including efforts to retrieve hostages, both alive and deceased, and intelligence work that disrupted Iranian spying efforts inside Israel.
He was also presented with cutting-edge technologies the Shin Bet has employed during the conflict.
Netanyahu remarked: “We removed an immediate existential threat — in fact, two deadly threats to our survival. You did an exceptionally good job in neutralizing their advantage, their targets, and carrying out highly effective countermeasures. But both in offensive and defensive operations, you’re breaking new ground. I just saw it — I was truly amazed by the technology.”
He continued: “I want to share with you that, as you likely know, many new opportunities have opened up following this victory. First, to rescue the hostages. Of course, we still need to resolve the Gaza issue and defeat Hamas — but I believe we will accomplish both missions. Beyond that, broad regional opportunities are emerging — and in most, if not all of them, you are partners.”
In closing, Netanyahu said: “I want to thank you on behalf of the people of Israel, for your role in securing the eternity of Israel — nothing less.”
The agency’s acting director, “Shin,” added: “Iran’s efforts have met a counterterror wall of iron from the Shin Bet, leaving them with zero success in achieving their aims. The secret campaign led by the agency has measurable results: On average, the Shin Bet has thwarted two major terror attacks every day of this war. That’s in addition to around 770 major plots foiled since the start of the year.”
He also emphasized teamwork with other security bodies, stating: “This is a good moment to commend our colleagues in the IDF and Mossad for their exceptional offensive actions, which led to unprecedented achievements. And equally, to praise and thank the thousands of Shin Bet employees who have worked to deny our enemies any success within Israel.”
{Matzav.com}