Ronen Bar
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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.
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Shin Bet chief Zini backs agency's Oct. 7 findings, defying PM narrative
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
‘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.
'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.