Israel's security state.

• Author: Feeney, Matthew
• Position: Briefly Noted - Shin Bet - Brief article

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Shin Bet, Israel's security agency, is renowned for its secrecy. Given the nature of Shin Bet's work, it's remarkable that filmmaker Dror Moreh was able to secure interviews with six of the agency's former heads for his Oscar-nominated documentary The Gatekeepers.

Given that these men all faced the same endless task, they are a surprisingly diverse bunch. One thing they have in common, however, is a willingness to be candid about their failures and frustrations. The treatment of Palestinian prisoners, the Oslo Accords, the first Intifada, and domestic terrorism are all analyzed with...