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.
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.
Shimon Or harshly criticizes conduct of Shin Bet chief, claiming that manner of negotiations with Hamas led to abandonment of hostages.
Prime Minister harshly attacks ISA chief over reports of investigation against police and Minister Ben Gvir on suspicion of sabotage. 'Reminiscent of dark regimes.'
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.
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.
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.'
Supreme Court freezes dismissal of ISA chief Ronen Bar, until hearing can be held. 'We hereby issue a temporary order suspending the government's decision until a different decision is made.'
Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, and Democrats file appeal with Supreme Court, demanding that the court issue an order preventing ISA chief Ronen Bar's dismissal.
Government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, determining that the decision will take effect on April 10 or upon the appointment of his successor.
The head of the Shin Bet does not attend the government meeting discussing his dismissal but sends a letter criticizing the decision to fire him, hinting he would be unfazed by the ministers' decision.
The protesters, some of whom affiliate with the anti-government Kaplan protest movement, chanted against the judicial reform and slowed down traffic, causing ministers to arrive late to the meeting.
The strained relationship between the two leaders undermines effective information sharing and the critical brainstorming needed for sound decision-making during Israel's ongoing war. Opinion
Appeal to prevent government from firing ISA chief Ronen Bar rejected outright by Supreme Court. 'Appeal must be submitted after government decision, not before.'
Government to convene on Thursday evening to approve the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, despite opposition from the Attorney General.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated that the government must receive a recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments before firing the director of the ISA.
The Supreme Court outright rejects the petition against the government's intention to dismiss ISA Director Ronen Bar, tells petitioners they can return once the government makes a decision.
Legal advisory identifies 2016 government decision stating that the dismissal of the chief of the Israel Security Agency would need to go through the Senior Appointments Committee.
In interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Boaz Bismuth explains Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, stresses Israel’s need for deterrence through victory in war.
MK Matan Kahana, in an interview with Arutz Sheva, criticizes the Prime Minister’s decision to fire the Shin Bet chief and also addresses questions regarding the strength of the opposition.
In a strongly worded letter, the Prime Minister condemns Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempts to intervene in the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar.
Yesh Atid, National Unity, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the Democrats warned the Prime Minister and Attorney General that they would submit a petition against the decision to fire ISA Director Ronen Bar.
Smotrich stressed that 'any violent and forceful attempt by legal officials to deprive it of the authority granted to it by law to dismiss or appoint the head of the ISA is illegitimate, illegal, and undemocratic, and it must not be obeyed.'
Education Minister Yoav Kisch slams high school principal Dr. Zeev Degani, warns against closing school to allow students to attend political demonstration. 'Schools are places for learning, not political wrestling matches.'
Dr. Zeev Degani, principal of Gymnasia Herzliya high school, cancels school to allow students to attend demonstration protesting removal of ISA chief Ronen Bar.
Former ISA chief notes friendship between ISA chief Ronen Bar and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's husband, says her efforts to prevent his firing stem from conflict of interest.
MK Yair Lapid claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire ISA chief Ronen Bar is 'paranoid, clear conflict of interest.'
Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to ignore the Attorney General's attempt to halt the dismissal of Shin Bet chief.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes to Netanyahu stating that he cannot dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, among other reasons due to the "sensitivity of the matter."
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar announced that he does not intend to resign despite Prime Minister Netanyahu intending to bring a motion in the Cabinet to have him dismissed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ISA (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar and notified him that he would bring a motion before the Cabinet to dismiss him.
The police will summon Nadav Argaman for questioning regarding a complaint of blackmail by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar distances himself from comments made by his predecessor, Nadav Argaman, who said he would consider exposing details of private meetings he had with Netanyahu: A state institution and its head do not use the organization's power except to fulfill its purpose.
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon slams ISA chief Ronen Bar for 'making demands instead of stepping down after the most horrific massacre in the State of Israel's history.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply attacks former Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman, claims that he is conducting a "campaign of blackmail" against him, together with current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's associates sharply criticize the Shin Bet investigation and its head for being 'caught in the misconception.'
ISA Director Ronen Bar said he would leave the agency once a state commission to inquire into the October 7th Massacre is created and that he would prevent the appointment of a successor from outside the agency.
Daniel Kitov, a 26-year-old from Petah Tikva, was arrested for carrying out various tasks for a hostile foreign entity, including graffiti in Petah Tikva and Rosh Ha'ayin.
Security sources report that Prime Minister Netanyahu has begun preparing to dismiss Bar and appint his deputy to lead the ISA.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and ISA chief Ronen Bar hold a situational assessment in Jenin during counter-terror operation.
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar says at Cabinet meeting that the hostage release deal is difficult and that he himself arrested some of the terrorists who will be released, but justifies implementation of the deal by the momentum created.
ISA director Ronen Bar urged the government not to delay in ratifying the hostage deal.
Hostage families asked Bar about holding demonstrations against government ministers' claims that they were undermining negotiations. 'This could toughen Hamas' positions,' he said.
Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claim that he has been considering in recent days removing Shin Bet head Ronen Bar from his position.
ISA director Ronen Bar met last Saturday with his Turkish counterpart, Ibrahim Kalin. The two discussed the possibility of Ankara renewing the negotiations for a hostage deal.
Director Ronen Bar says the launch of two illumination flares at the Prime Minister's home in Caesarea is far from a legitimate form of protest and will be dealt with with the utmost severity.
Political sources believe PM may replace the leadership of much of Israel's security apparatus after firing Defense Minister Gallant. PMO denies reports.
ISA head, Ronen Bar: 'We are learning about the reasons for the 10/7 failure and striving to reduce the chances of such failures in the future.'
Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar meets Egypt’s newly appointed intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss how to move forward with negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.
ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'
MK Tali Gottlieb claimed that the ISA had freed the director of the Shifaa hospital in Gaza to prevent the public learning what he knew of the October 7th massacre.
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sent a letter of warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other ministers stating that "Jewish terrorism" represents a threat to the State.
Head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, yesterday held a military assessment in Rafah and revealed that in the past week 25 terrorists involved in the 10/7 massacre were eliminated.
Minister Ben-Gvir details the core of his dispute with ISA director Ronen Bar: 'He repeatedly convinced the Prime Minister that worsening the conditions of the terrorists would lead to escalation.'
The political-security cabinet supported Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's position over Minister Yoav Gallant's position on continuing to hold terrorists' bodies.
Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar addressed a Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Samaria and pledged that Israel would continue to fight, even if the world would leave its side.
An Israeli source told Reuters that the IDF is prepared to begin operations in Rafah and is waiting for the green light from the political echelon.
