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
Netanyahu cancels briefing with Shin Bet chief due to Smotrich boycott
The minister made the remarks following the revelation that a Shin Bet official arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information.
Qatargate: A timeline of the scandal plaguing Israel, Netanyahu, and the PMO - explainer
I have compiled a neat and tidy timeline of all that we know so far about Qatargate at the time of publication.
Ex-Shin Bet deputy chief: Netanyahu failed to act as 'responsible adult' when dismissing Ronen Bar
Hasson also recounted an incident during his time as acting Shin Bet chief in which Netanyahu asked him to investigate a leak from the security cabinet.
Politicizing the Shin Bet endangers Israel's national security - opinion
The agency’s extensive powers create significant temptation for the minister responsible for it – the prime minister – to direct the Shin Bet chief to use those powers against political opponents.
Almost half of Israelis do not think you can remove Hamas and release hostages - poll
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
How Israeli lawmakers from the Right and Left view High Court’s ruling on Shin Bet head
The Media Line interviewed opposition MK Karin Elharrar and coalition MK Tally Gotliv, painting a picture of a nation grappling with the limits of power, accountability, and the rule of law.
MKs cannot disrupt court proceedings, says court legal advisor
“This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the judicial process but also infringes on the rights of litigants to have their day in court," said court system legal advisor Barak Lazer.
Netanyahu must choose compromise to preserve Israel's democracy - editorial
Israel is consumed by an internal power struggle, with the Netanyahu, judiciary battle over the fate of Shin Bet at the center.
IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion
Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.
Netanyahu 'puzzled' by court decision to freeze firing of Ronen Bar
Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli said "until today, many Israeli citizens lived under the illusion that they live in a democracy."
