Ronen Bar
Has Netanyahu's postponement of a state commission of inquiry into October 7 backfired? - analysis
The difficulty with postponing an inquiry is that postponement does not end the questions. It leaves them hanging, waiting for someone else to answer them.
Ex-Shin Bet chief threatens defamation suit against Netanyahu amid 'unrestrained incitement'
Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7
Netanyahu rejected Shin Bet recommendation to assassinate Sinwar before Oct. 7
Government will ignore A-G, appoint new Shin Bet head, PM says
The government intends to appoint a new Shin Bet head despite A-G's directive based on a High Court ruling earlier.
'Victory for Israeli democracy': Israel weighs in on Ronen Bar High Court ruling
While many organizations in Israel called the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's firing a victory for democracy, some said the decision undermined the government.
High Court rules gov't decision to fire Ronen Bar was illegal
The High Court ruling stated that due to the Qatargate case, the prime minister and the government's firing of Bar was a conflict of interest.
Checks and balances: Power, democracy, economic stability on the line in Israel - opinion
How does a modern democracy safeguard its future? The answer lies not in concentrating power but in rigorously maintaining the delicate architecture of checks and balances.
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar: 'We will do everything necessary to return the 59 hostages'
He also told attendees that "no attack, no alliance of adversaries can defeat a united Israel."
Bar’s resignation: Dragging Israel to the brink, again - analysis
His resignation will also allow this invaluable security agency to retreat from the headlines and return to the shadows.
Gov't reverses Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar dismissal
Bar announced he would step down on June 15 in an announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the agency’s headquarters on Monday night.
Israel holds ceremonies country-wide for Remembrance Day
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Israeli officials react to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's resignation
Several members of Knesset applauded Bar for making "the right and appropriate decision," while others decried the move, saying he had already been fired.
Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to step down on June 15
Bar made the announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the Shin Bet headquarters.
