Israel’s internal intelligence scandal: Arrests, cover-ups and corruption | Straight Up

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Is Israel’s democracy under threat from within? This week on “Straight Up,” former senior Israeli official Danny Seaman sits down with Moshe Ashkenazi, a strategic consultant and former IDF intelligence officer, to discuss shocking revelations about the Israeli Shabak (Shin Bet) and its rogue behavior. This episode covers: * Allegations of unlawful arrests by Shabak in Judea and Samaria * Shabak's failure before and after October 7th * The political weaponization of Israel's judiciary and intelligence agencies * External influence on Israeli protests and media * The broader Middle East strategy and Iran’s collapsing proxies * Israel’s post-war economy and alliance with the U.S. Hear firsthand insights into how deep-rooted political biases inside Israel’s security and legal systems are affecting national security and what must be done to fix it. Chapters 00:00 Current Tensions in Israel 01:56 Shin Bet's Controversial Actions 06:10 Historical Context of Shin Bet's Operations 10:04 Failures of Leadership in Security 13:57 Political Implications of Shin Bet's Actions 18:05 Threats to Israeli Democracy 22:04 The Future of Israeli Security Services 24:09 Reassessing the Jewish Division's Role 28:27 Judicial System and Security Dynamics 29:35 Economic Resilience Amidst Conflict 34:00 US-Israel Relations and Military Support 39:20 Political Narratives and Hostage Situations 40:43 The Broader Geopolitical Landscape 46:48 Lessons Learned from Conflict If you liked this video, you’re going to love @JNS_TV - don’t forget to hit the subscribe button! Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish World: Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS You can also join the fight against media bias! Donate here: https://bit.ly/Support-JNS JNS will host its inaugural International Policy Summit on Monday, April 28, 2025. This daylong event will convene government officials, policymakers, diplomats, security experts, leaders of pro-Israel organizations, and influencers for vital discussions aimed at addressing Israel's critical challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world. Registration at this point is for invitees only. However, you can submit a request for registration in the following link: https://reg.eventact.com//welcome?Form=iZpQAAA&c=iOAE&Event=iUJEAAA&lang=en