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.
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 on dismissal of Shin Bet chief even after the government withdrew the dismissal in light of Bar's resignation.
Ronen Bar submits resignation letter to PM a day after announcing he will step down on June 15.
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.
At memorial event for fallen ISA personnel, chief Ronen Bar says he will leave his post on June 15.
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.'
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 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.'
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.'
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.
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.'
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 from Likud criticized ISA director Ronen Bar for openly opposing the government.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
A new report suggests that the added time is due to the Prime Minister's Office working to reach a compromise with Bar.
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.
ISA chief Ronen Bar expected announce resignation mid-May, following Memorial Day ceremonies.
Finance Minister states no court has the power to force the government to trust an official in whom it has lost all trust.
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.
Itzik Bontzel, a bereaved father, talked with ISA director Ronen Bar and personally demanded that he resign.
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.
National Security Minister speaks at Passover event in Hebron, blasts the head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Attorney General.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Supreme Court to lift its order delaying the dismissal of Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.
In a rare step, Prime Minister Netanyahu elected not to include any representative of the ISA in his tour of Gaza yesterday.
Finance Minister Smotrich explains to Arutz Sheva why he is boycotting any meetings with 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.
Shin Bet comments on arrest of agent suspected of leaking classified information to journalists and a minister.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of 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.
The Israeli Supreme Court will hear eight petitions filed against the government's decision to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar.
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.
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 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.
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.'
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.'
New JPPI poll shows 51% of Israelis believe Supreme Court should not interfere in dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.
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.
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.
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.
The Prime Minister has begun interviewing four candidates to take over the position once Bar's service concludes.
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.'
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'
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.
Shimon Or harshly criticizes conduct of Shin Bet chief, claiming that manner of negotiations with Hamas led to abandonment of hostages.
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.
Prime Minister harshly attacks ISA chief over reports of investigation against police and Minister Ben Gvir on suspicion of sabotage. 'Reminiscent of dark regimes.'
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.
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon recalls how then-Deputy Attorney General Meni Mazuz insisted that the Israeli government be able to dismiss an ISA chief - even without stating a reason for the dismissal.
It’s the same exact rallies every single week. They simply change the signs or write on the back of them. Opinion.
The Supreme Court will hear the petitions against the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar on April 8th.
Eliyahu Libman, bereaved father and Kiryat Arba leader, calls on ISA chief Ronen Bar to step down, says his failure to warn of the massacre will never be forgiven. 'Those who back you are doing so out of great wickedness.'
Prime Minister Netanyahu presented a series of documents and dates which he claims show that the investigation into alleged bribery by Qatar is intended to prevent the dismissal of ISA director Ronen Bar.
