Ronen Bar
Netanyahu rejected Shin Bet recommendation to assassinate Sinwar before Oct. 7
Ronen Bar warned Netanyahu of a possible Hamas "earthquake" before October 7 and urged the prime minister to approve strikes on the group's senior leadership.
PMO publishes Netanyahu's Oct. 7 schedule, reveals he spoke with Gallant earlier than reported
High Court orders former Shin Bet officials who challenged Zini appointment to reveal names
IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
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.
Smotrich slams Bar in letter to Shin Bet employees, Yesh Atid MK responds in kind
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed Shin Bet employees in a letter on Tuesday, following the Monday affidavit submitted by the agency's chief.
'No need to obey High Court if it supports Netanyahu's removal from position,' Zvi Sukkot says
Sukkot's comments came following Bar's submission of an affidavit to the High Court on Monday against his dismissal by the government.
Ronen Bar's battle is for us, we must all stand behind him - opinion
Bar is fighting to preserve the Shin Bet’s independence, that of the next agency chief, and the ability of gatekeepers to stand firm against the Prime Minister.
Opposition MKs join protesters demanding hostage deal at Habima Square, violence on Begin Street
The demonstration in Tel Aviv was also intensified due to the affidavit of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Netanyahu on Case 1000: There was no ‘supply line’ for cigars, champagne
The hearing took place the same day that Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar submitted an affidavit against the government’s attempt to fire him.
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.