Ronen Bar
Shin Bet Chief Zini names 'N' as new deputy head, to enter role next month
Shin Bet Chief David Zini announced the appointment of "N." as the new deputy head, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval.
Shin Bet deputy director 'S' to leave role, in blow to chief David Zini
Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping
Shin Bet will not undergo 'dramatic shifts' following Zini's appointment, ex-official claims
Rule of law or rule by one? The PM’s instructions aren’t above the law - opinion
The implication is singular: the Shin Bet director is no longer subject to the rule of law, but solely to the prime minister, because the prime minister is the law.
Declaring Netanyahu incapacitated would endanger Israel’s democracy - opinion
I would suggest a more circumspect review of Bar’s version of events and the motivations of those currently supporting him. They may be engaged in activities dangerous to our democracy.
A-G Baharav-Miara denies personal relationship with current, previous Shin Bet chiefs
"They are not visitors to my home," Baharav-Miara added.
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar lied in affidavit, Israeli lawmaker Ohad Tal tells 'Post'
According to Tal, Bar attempted to create a “false narrative. The job of the Shin Bet was to provide specific warnings of attacks, and not “general warnings” such as the ones issued in 2023.
Netanyahu to submit affidavit on Bar firing by Sunday - High Court
The affidavits are the result of a compromise proposal set by the High Court at the conclusion of a hearing on the legality of Bar’s firing on April 8.
The Shin Bet bombshell demands a criminal investigation - opinion
Ronen Bar’s affidavit accuses the PM of a series of crimes. The attorney-general must step up, and the citizens should appreciate the danger.
Calls for Netanyahu's incapacitation increase after Shin Bet chief affidavit
As pressure mounts on Netanyahu, new claims from Shin Bet chief point to actions that could lead to the prime minister’s legal incapacitation.
'You follow orders': Heated debate erupts in cabinet over Gaza aid distribution
IDF Chief Zamir opposed soldiers distributing aid, to which Finance Minister Smotrich responded, "The IDF doesn’t choose its own missions."
Bar vs. Bibi in a battle of narratives threatening to combust - analysis
As Israel’s war drags on, a dramatic face-off between Netanyahu and Ronen Bar deepens the divide over leadership, accountability, and the meaning of democracy.
Opposition initiates special plenum meeting to discuss hostages, Ronen Bar
The opposition officially filed a request to convene the Knesset plenum for a special session in order to discuss the hostages and incitement against Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.
