Ronen Bar
Israel must confront Jewish extremism while rejecting Europe’s double standards - editorial
The question is whether Jewish power there will be governed by law, restraint, responsibility, and reverence for human life, or hijacked by an extremist theology dressed up as patriotism.
Shin Bet to change 'Qatargate' opinion says Urich, Feldstein didn't harm state security - report
Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis
Shin Bet chief Zini backs agency's Oct. 7 findings, defying PM narrative
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.
Netanyahu turned Shin Bet into an enemy 'bigger than Hamas,' ex-official says
"I greatly appreciate Bar as a person, but he needs to announce his resignation," Ilan Lotan added.
Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar announces resignation date, Katz threatens to attack Iran
Netanyahu on trial • Haredim protest against IDF draft orders • Netanyahu says Iran's nuclear program must go • Hostage family provides details of captivity
Ronen Bar to bereaved father: No desire to continue as Shin Bet chief, family is harassed - N12
In a recording, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar says he has no desire to stay and faces harassment against his family.
Ronen Bar and PM Netanyahu share partial truths - analysis
Netanyahu and Shin Bet chief Bar each admit partial truths about October 7, exposing deeper issues of trust and leadership.
'Riddled with inaccuracies, bias, and half-truths': Bar, others react to PM's Shin Bet affidavit
Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan all denounced Netanyahu, as well as senior activists representing families affected by the October 7 massacre.
Netanyahu claims Shin Bet head failed to warn him of October 7 attacks in affidavit
The prime minister, in his affidavit to the High Court of Justice, claimed Ronen Bar did not alert him to the dangers of Hamas's invasion.
Israel's Knesset discusses leak enforcement, freedom of press in committee
Throughout the session, numerous MKs were expelled from the discussions for outbursts and calling Committee Chair Simcha Rothman a "bully."
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.
