The Palestinian General Intelligence Service (GIS; Arabic: الجهاز العام للاستخبارات الفلسطيني) is an intelligence agency responsible for internal security and intelligence of the State of Palestine. It was established in 1994 as part of the Palestinian Authority's efforts to create a unified security apparatus in the territories under its control. Majed Faraj is the current head of GIS.

The PGIS operates under the supervision of the Palestinian president, and the president appoints its director. Its primary responsibilities include gathering and analyzing intelligence on potential security threats, investigating crimes, and maintaining order and stability within the Palestinian territories.

Directors

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1Amin al-Hindi1994 – April 2005
2Ahmed Shenoura[ar]2005 – 2007
3Tawfik Tirawi28 August 2007 – 21 November 2008
Mohamed Mansour (Acting)2008 – 2009
4Majed Faraj[ar]15 September 2009 – present

See also