Ronen Bar

'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in Israeli election, says he will not retire

Netanyahu also criticized his political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman, claiming that a government led by them would depend on the support of Arab parties.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Netanyahu declined proposal to strike Hamas terrorists in Gaza weeks before Oct. 7 - report

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis

Workers hang a Likud party election campaign billboard featuring Prime Minister and Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders, with the slogan “Right or Palestine,” on a building in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

Israeli election campaigns must move past political gimmicks to tackle critical issues - editorial


Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to submit affidavit to High Court amid clash with Netanyahu

Netanyahu will also be able to submit an affidavit to the High Court in a similar manner.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 5, 2024

High Court rejects gov't request to cancel interim order on Shin Bet chief's dismissal

The government and Shin Bet have been at odds since Netanyahu's announcement of his intention to dismiss Bar.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

Systemic Shin Bet leaks are erosion of security services' integrity, apolitical nature - editorial

The Shin Bet has revealed that over the past year, it has investigated more than 20 separate incidents of classified information leaks from security agencies.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gov't seeks to cancel interim order preventing it from firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

The order was issued a week ago following the end of the hearing on the petitions in the High Court, which prohibited firing Bar.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet head is trying to overthrow a democratically elected gov't

Ben-Gvir characterized the current government policy on Gaza as "in the right direction, and that’s good," explaining that this is why he and his party returned to the government.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

Shin Bet official excluded from Netanyahu's Gaza visit - report 

According to the reports, it is customary for a representative of the agency that oversees the area to take part in such visits. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Gaza Strip. April 16, 2025.

What are Israel's next steps after new Shin Bet leak rocks tensions with the gov't? - explainer

A new investigation broke on Tuesday, marking the newest front in the escalating Shin Bet, A-G battle with the government.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu cancels briefing with Shin Bet chief due to Smotrich boycott

The minister made the remarks following the revelation that a Shin Bet official arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 31, 2024

Qatargate: A timeline of the scandal plaguing Israel, Netanyahu, and the PMO - explainer

I have compiled a neat and tidy timeline of all that we know so far about Qatargate at the time of publication.

 A protest against the firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

Ex-Shin Bet deputy chief: Netanyahu failed to act as 'responsible adult' when dismissing Ronen Bar

Hasson also recounted an incident during his time as acting Shin Bet chief in which Netanyahu asked him to investigate a leak from the security cabinet.

 Portrait of former Deputy Director of Shin Bet Yisrael Hasson, January 15, 2024.