Ronen Bar

Report:

Southern Command general canceled vacation on Oct. 6

Due to evidence from the ISA, General Yaron Finkelman and ISA director Ronen Bar both made their way to their headquarters before the invasion, but no additional troops were moved south.

Chief of Staff and ISA head:

'We want to see more senior terrorists eliminated'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, ISA chief Ronen Bar, visit Khan Yunis, speaking with soldiers in the field. 'Great success so far in fighting, but we are far from finished.'

Former Shin Bet chief:

'IDF only remains in Gaza because of the hostages'

Former Shin Bet chief Carmi Gillon claims that "the military pressure in the Gaza Strip is the only thing that can bring the hostages home."

Amid tensions:

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt

Axios reports that Israel Security Agency director Ronen Bar visited Cairo and met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abbas Kamel.

At conclusion of discussion:

Likud MK's conspiracy theory reaches the Cabinet

Minister Miri Regev asks Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar if conspiracy theory spread by MK Tally Gotliv was true. Bar: There is no truth to it. She caused a red line.

'You broke the law':

Shin Bet director calls out MK Gotliv

Shin Bet Director Bar wrote a letter to the Knesset Speaker and others saying that MK Tally Gotliv harmed national security when she spread a conspiracy theory about the husband of an anti-government activist talking to a Hamas leader.

PM Netanyahu at Shin Bet HQ:

'I discern the beginning of Hamas' disintegration'

During a visit to Shin Bet HQ, PM Netanyahu said that Israel will need to deal with Iran and prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'This is our Munich':

Shin Bet director reveals intentions to eliminate Hamas leaders

Director Ronen Bar is heard in a recording taking accountability for the October 7th attacks as well as hinting at plans for Hamas leaders.

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IDF Chief of Staff and Shin Bet Director visit Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff Halevi and Shin Bet Director Bar held a joint situational assessment on the battlefield in Gaza.

New York Times:

'IDF stopped eavesdropping on Hamas radio networks a year ago'

According to the report, Israel believed Hamas was not interested in launching an attack from Gaza that might invite a devastating response.

Musk to Shin Bet chief:

'Internet access to Gaza - for humanitarian purposes only'

Report: Elon Musk told Shin Bet chief and PM Netanyahu that US and Israel would supervise any provision of internet to Gaza.

ISA director takes responsibility for allowing invasion

ISA director Ronen Bar commented: 'We did not produce enough advance warning, the blame is on me.'

Ben-Gvir shut out of security briefing

The National Security Minister was not invited to a meeting with security officials despite his position.

Duma suspect to be moved to religious wing for Rosh Hashanah

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered that Amiram Ben-Uliel be moved to the religious wing for Rosh Hashanah.

Smotrich to meet Arab municipal leaders, Ben-Gvir opposes

In a meeting initiated by Shin Bet director, Finance Minister will discuss his decision to delay the transfer of funds to the Arab sector

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

Samaria Council head demands apology from security forces

Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan denounced the statement by the ISA, IDF, and Israel Police as 'politcal and unprofessional.'

A rare meeting at the UN

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly tells UN officials: The PA has lost its ability to control northern Samaria.

Crime in Arab sector:

Shin Bet chief sends stern warning to PM Netanyahu

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar said that if his agency steps in to fight Arab crime it would come at the expense of stopping terrorism.

Shin Bet chief:

'Terror cell manufacturing rockets in Jenin thwarted'

Ronen Bar says rockets would have been fired from hills of Samaria at Israeli cities if Islamic Jihad plot was not foiled.

Shin Bet chief: Over 200 significant attacks thwarted in 2023

PM Netanyahu holds pre-Passover toast at the Shin Bet headquarters.

ISA Chief Ronen Bar:

'Unprecedented scope of terror alerts'

During a memorial service for Israel's 6th president, the Shin Bet Chief discussed Israel's security threats as well as its inner divisions.

Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu:

'Israel is approaching a danger zone'

Shin Bet chief warns of situation where there is a "convergence between the security threats and the social situation in Israel".

Shin Bet Director, COGAT, to participate in Aqaba summit

Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, Israel's national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, and other officials will join the special summit in Jordan.

Shabak chief warns Ben-Gvir inciting Jerusalem violence

Shabak chief Ronen Bar tells National Security Min. his orders to police will lead to escalation. Ben-Gvir: Your way didn't bring security.

The warning which led Netanyahu to delay building's demolition

Shabak chief, IDF Chief of Staff reportedly issue unusual warning to PM about demolition fo illegal building in eastern Jerusalem.

ISA Chief:

Rise in incitement against Prime Minister Netanyahu

ISA Chief Ronen Bar and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai decided on a zero-tolerance policy against incitement against elected officials.

ISA Chief:

'Hamas must choose between Gaza reconstruction and resistance'

Hamas answered the warnings stating that they reflect 'political, defense, and military dead ends.'

Shin Bet Chief:

'Our enemies sense that our national resilience is vanishing'

Ronen Bar says that his organization won't stop working to bring the perpetrators of the May 2021 riots to justice

Shin Bet chief visits Egypt in effort to mend ties

Israel Security Agency chief meets head of Egyptian intelligence, with the aim of resolving the crisis between Jerusalem and Cairo.

Abbas to Shin Bet chief:

'I am unable to calm the tensions'

PA chairman met Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, told him that Israel should be the one to calm the tensions in the region.

Shin Bet chief tests positive for COVID-19

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar feels well and continues to work from home.

New chief of Israel's Shabak security agency revealed

Bennett government approves appointment of new Shabak chief, revealing his identity to the public for the first time.