Ronen Bar

AG set Shin Bet chief against Ben Gvir

Gali Baharav-Miara requested that former Shin Bet head obtain information on Minister Ben Gvir's involvement in police work, to use it in her response to High Court petitions.

Netanyahu: 'Bennett always opposed conquering Gaza'

In closed meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar forged documents.

The agent in Gaza

Almog Cohen reveals dramatic details in the Knesset

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen said in the Knesset that a Shin Bet agent in Gaza reported unusual Nukhba terrorist activity hours before October 7, but the information was not relayed.

A mere two years after Oct 7:

The chutzpah and hypocrisy of Ronen Bar

The former Israel Security Agency director is last person who has the right to sermonize about accountability and leadership. Op-ed.

Ronen Bar's first speech after being fired

Half a year after leaving his post, former ISA director Ronen Bar criticized the Prime Minister over the October 7th massacre and called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Ronen Bar endangered democracy'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches a fierce attack against former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, following reports that the agency monitored government offices involved in settlement activity.

Ben Gvir slams former Shin Bet chief: A failure

National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

Meeting David Zini

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar initiates transition to successor

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar called General David Zini after the prime minister's announcement of his selection for the position, and began preparations for the change in leadership.

ISA chief to Edan Alexander:

'You were freed thanks to Witkoff, not us'

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly told captivity survivor Edan Alexander: "I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity partly because of us, and for being freed thanks to Witkoff and not us."

Supreme Court rules:

Dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was improper

Supreme Court rules on dismissal of Shin Bet chief even after the government withdrew the dismissal in light of Bar's resignation.

Shin Bet chief submits official resignation letter to Netanyahu

Ronen Bar submits resignation letter to PM a day after announcing he will step down on June 15.

Govt. withdraws dismissal of Shin Bet chief after resignation

The withdrawal of the decision to dismiss Ronen Bar following his announcement he will step down on June 15 avoids a Supreme Court ruling on the matter.

ISA chief Ronen Bar announces resignation date

At memorial event for fallen ISA personnel, chief Ronen Bar says he will leave his post on June 15.

'We have enough evidence to pull Bar's affidavit to pieces'

Adv. Tzion Amir, government representative to the High Court, hinted that Netanyahu's staff do not want to deal with cross-examination: 'These are things that are better not said.'

Ronen Bar:

My insistence is out of concern, I will leave soon

Shin Bet Chief reveals to a bereaved father that he will leave his post soon, and claims: 'There's no political or ideological matter here.'

Netanyahu:

'ISA director lied about warning of massacre'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in an affidavit to the Supreme Court that Ronen Bar lied about having given warning of the war.

Netanyahu to ministers:

What you'll reveal about Ronen Bar will shock you

Netanyahu to the ministers before submitting an affidavit against the Shin Bet Chief: 'What you will reveal about what Ronen Bar ordered an hour before the massacre, including transcripts, will shock you.'

Must read:

The lowdown on the political and judicial turmoil in Israel

Long, but necessary to understand what can be called The Deep State Plot to Topple Netanyahu and Protect Shabak intelligence Head Ronen Bar on the background of similar events in Israel's past.

Ronen Bar:

Bereaved parents announce hunger strike demanding Bar's dismissal

As Israel lowers its flag to half-mast, bereaved parents voice sincere appeal for accountability, truth, justice: 'We will not forget. We will not forgive. We will not remain silent.'

'Perpetrator must be brought to justice'

Supernova chief of security files complaint against ISA head

Supernova chief of security Elkana Federman files complaint with the Jerusalem Police against Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, for an intelligence failure leading to his injury and the death of his friends.

Smotrich to Shin Bet staff:

'Ronen Bar's misconduct does not stain you'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich published an open letter to Shin Bet service members, praising their work, while berating the agency's director.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Ronen Bar took a political side and lost trust'

Minister Miki Zohar from Likud criticized ISA director Ronen Bar for openly opposing the government.

PMO responds to ISA chief:

'Affidavit full of lies, Bar is the father of the failure'

The Prime Minister's Pffice responded to the affidavit Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar submitted to the Supreme Court, accuses him of lying about when the government was informed of the Hamas attack and other issues.

Ronen Bar to Supreme Court:

'I will soon announce resignation date'

ISA chief Ronen Bar submits statement on his dismissal, claiming he was under inappropriate pressure from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PM's office: 'False affidavit, it will be disproven soon.'

Supreme Court grants extension for Ronen Bar's response

A new report suggests that the added time is due to the Prime Minister's Office working to reach a compromise with Bar.

'Jews will kill Jews'

Yair Lapid warns of political violence

The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.

Bar to submit affidavit against govt. & set date for retirement

In the affidavit he will submit to the Supreme Court in against his dismissal, the Shin Bet chief is expected to attack the political echelon and also set a date for the end of his term.

Report: ISA chief Ronen Bar to step down after Memorial Day

ISA chief Ronen Bar expected announce resignation mid-May, following Memorial Day ceremonies.

Smotrich:

'These are the reasons I won't sit with Ronen Bar'

Finance Minister states no court has the power to force the government to trust an official in whom it has lost all trust.

Supreme Court rejects PM's request to lift order on ISA chief

Justices again call on govt. and AG to reach a compromise on the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, reject PM's request to lift the interim order keeping Bar at his position.

Painful meeting between bereaved father and ISA director.

Itzik Bontzel, a bereaved father, talked with ISA director Ronen Bar and personally demanded that he resign.

'Hero of Israel'

Detained Shin Bet agent receives hero's welcome

The Shin Bet agent who was arrested for allegedly leaking documents to a politician and journalists was welcomed home after being released to house arrest.

Netanyahu to Supreme Court:

Lift order delaying dismissal of Ronen Bar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Supreme Court to lift its order delaying the dismissal of Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Report:

Prime Minister's tour of Gaza did not include ISA representative

In a rare step, Prime Minister Netanyahu elected not to include any representative of the ISA in his tour of Gaza yesterday.

Ben Gvir in Hebron:

'A-G and Ronen Bar are trying a targeted elimination against me'

National Security Minister speaks at Passover event in Hebron, blasts the head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Attorney General.

Shin Bet comments on leak of classified information

Shin Bet comments on arrest of agent suspected of leaking classified information to journalists and a minister.

Smotrich:

'Ronen Bar caused immense damage to Israel'

Finance Minister Smotrich explains to Arutz Sheva why he is boycotting any meetings with Ronen Bar.

Smotrich declares boycott of Ronen Bar

The Finance Minister informed the Prime Minister that he will not participate in the important security discussion scheduled for today if Ronen Bar is invited.

Security-related affair:

Amit Segal reacts: 'Hogwash'

The political pundit, who allegedly received secret documents from the Shin Bet member who was arrested, attacked the agency: 'A serious organization would work to check itself to see what caused it to jump head-first into a false investigation, not double down.'

Report: ISA chief to step down in the next few weeks

ISA chief Ronen Bar has said that he intends to resign soon due to the consequences of an ongoing legal battle over whether he may be fired, report says.

Sen. Tom Cotton:

'How can US have confidence in ISA chief if Netanyahu doesn't?'

US Senate Intelligence Committee chairman says it is not a 'threat to democracy' for Israel's leaders to dismiss the head if an intelligence agency if they have lost confidence in him.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

'Do not summon Ronen Bar to discussions, do not work with him'

Minister Smotrich blasts the Supreme Court's ruling which froze the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, calls on the Prime Minister not to cooperate with Ronen Bar.

Supreme Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

Court rules Bar must remain in his position for the time being, allows candidates to replace him to be interviewed but not announcements on who will be the next Shin Bet chief.

Justice Sohlberg's compromise proposal in Shin Bet chief firing

Supreme Court Justice Noam Solberg proposes having the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee deal with the issue of the government's attempt to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Happening now:

Supreme Court hears petitions against Shin Bet Chief's ouster

The Israeli Supreme Court will hear eight petitions filed against the government's decision to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu:

'Jewish Department conduct proves that Ronen Bar must go'

The Prime Minister denounced the recent recordings of conversations between the ISA's Jewish Department and a senior Judea and Samaria police officer as 'corruption' and 'extortion.'

PMO:

Ronen Bar cannot investigate recordings

The Prime Minister's office claims that Ronen Bar is too involved in the affair to investigate the statements made by the head of the ISA Jewish Department.

State to Supreme Court:

'Preventing firing of Shin Bet chief will harm national security'

State asks court to reject petitions against the firing of Ronen Bar, citing the crisis of trust between the government and bar at a crucial time.

Justice Minister draws red line for Supreme Court

Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls on government not to work with ISA chief Ronen Bar if Supreme court cancels his dismissal. 'You'll see that he'll get up and leave.'

Survey: Over 60% of Israelis fear potential civil war

New JPPI poll shows 51% of Israelis believe Supreme Court should not interfere in dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.

Netanyahu blasts Ronen Bar, Shin Bet responds

The Prime Minister claims, in response to the "Qatar Gate" affair, that Benny Gantz and Ronen Bar praised Qatar and visited it – yet were not investigated like his adviser Yonatan Urich.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and ISA Director Ronen Bar visited the Tel al-Sultan area of the Gaza Strip, where they met with field commanders and were briefed on operational readiness.

Benny Gantz:

Sharvit is fit for the job; the move seeks to challenge the court

National Unity Party chairman abstains from opposing the appointment of Eli Sharvit as ISA Director, but said that Netanyahu needed to wait for the Supreme Court to hear the petitions against Bar's dissmissal.

Yair Lapid:

If government doesn't obey Supreme Court, everything will end

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'

Who will lead the ISA after Ronen Bar?

The Prime Minister has begun interviewing four candidates to take over the position once Bar's service concludes.

Protesters outside justice's home:

'Enough interference in government decisions'

Im Tirtzu activists protest outside home of Supreme Court Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz, demanding she cease interference in government decisions. 'In a sane world, ISA chief would have stepped down or been fired a day after the massacre.'

Supreme Court rejects A-G's position on ISA candidates

Court rules that the PM can interview candidates to head the Shin Bet, rejecting Attorney-General Baharav-Miara's argument that these interviews cannot be done now, but keeps in place order preventing current Shin Bet chief from being dismissed.

Ben-Gvir demands:

Government inspection committee into Ronen Bar's actions

After learning that the ISA reportedly opened an investigation into him and the police, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is asking for the government to create a committee to inspect ISA Director Ronen Bar's conduct.

'The issue is not judicable'

Government: Reject petitions against ISA chief's dismissal

In its reply to the requests for an interim ruling on the petitions against the dismissal of the ISA Director Ronen Bar, the government claims that it has the power to dismiss him and therefore it can not be petitioned.