Ronen Bar

Former Shin Bet chiefs, officials call out Netanyahu, Zini for 'conspiracies against Ronen Bar'

"We express astonishment at the silence of the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, in light of the unprecedented slander against former head of the service, Ronen Bar," the published letter said.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar
Prodalim CEO Tsahi Barak.

Food, beverages giant Prodalim seeks NIS 2-2.5b valuation in TASE IPO

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 9, 2026

Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a Special Session in his Honor of Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

Netanyahu releases pre-Oct. 7 intel documents, claims defense echelon urged keeping Hamas in power


A new legal formula for fixing future PM, Shin Bet relations - analysis

Future prime ministers and Shin Bet chiefs need to know how far they can go and where there are guardrails.  

Shin Bet director Ronen Bar seen at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, November 6, 2022

Was Netanyahu warned on Oct. 7? Prime Minister's Office sources weigh in

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar claims he called the prime minister at 5:15 a.m., but Netanyahu said Bar was making false claims.

 Security cabinet meets to approve hostage deal. January 17, 2025.

'Bar could've prevented October 7': PMO refutes Shin Bet chief affidavit

Netanyahu's office argued that Bar did not inform the prime minister in a timely manner on the morning of October 7.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a situational assessment in northern Gaza, April 15, 2025.

Netanyahu, Bar fated to clash the moment Hamas took hostages - analysis

Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar grew after October 7, as differing views on the war shaped a rift in Israel’s leadership.

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

‘Emergency alarm to Israeli democracy’: Politicians, NGOs react to Shin Bet affidavit

In the affidavit, Bar asserted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to fire him due to a series of measures that posed political threats.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

'Obey PM above all else': Shin Bet chief submits affidavit to High Court

"The prime minister expected the Shin Bet to act against citizens involved in protest activities and demonstrations against the gov't," Bar wrote.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services, seen at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, October 27, 2024

US, Iran set third round of nuclear talks - what's next? - analysis

Technical experts on each side are already meeting up to discuss specific, concrete solutions and terms for complex problems.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Intel. shows Israel heading toward political assassination, Lapid warns

The opposition head laid the blame at the feet of the government, and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the incitement.

 Opposition head MK Yair Lapid speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, April 20, 2025

Shin Bet head to bereaved father: ‘There is no leadership without responsibility’

Izik Bonzel, a bereaved father, submitted an affidavit over the weekend supporting the government's firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

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