Israeli security forces

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Israeli security forces standing at attention.

Security forces in Israel (also known as Israel security establishment, Template:Langx) include a variety of organizations, including military, law enforcement, paramilitary, governmental, and intelligence agencies.

Military

Police

Israeli police officers and a patrol car

Intelligence

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  • Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency): The organization responsible for internal security, including in the Israeli-occupied territories.
  • Mossad (Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations): The agency responsible for foreign intelligence.
  • Aman (Directorate of Military Intelligence): Military intelligence of IDF, produces comprehensive national intelligence estimates for the prime minister and cabinet, daily intelligence reports, risk of war estimates, target studies on nearby countries, and communications intercepts. Aman also conducts across-border agent operations. Aman is an independent service, co-equal with the army, navy and air force. Aman has an estimated staff of 7,000.<ref>GlobalSecurity.org</ref>

Emergency services

Other organizations

  • Israel Prison Service: Sometimes called by its acronym Shabas, is a security organization which is an integral part of Israel's system of law enforcement. Its chief roles include the holding of prisoners and detainees under secure and suitable conditions, while preserving their dignity, and meeting their basic needs. The IPS coordinates with relevant national, regional and municipal authorities and organizations.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • Knesset Guard: The Knesset has its own guard and usher unit, headed by the sergeant-at-arms.<ref>Knesset Virtual Tour</ref> The Knesset Guard is in charge of security in the Knesset compound and building.

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