Ronen Bar

Netanyahu strikes back at ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar over Oct. 7 contact claims in lawsuit

"The Shin Bet security detail, your subordinates who are with me 24/7, could have reached me within minutes. How many lives could we have saved if only you had called on time?" said the PM.

Workers hang a Likud party election campaign billboard featuring Prime Minister and Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside opposition leaders, with the slogan “Right or Palestine,” on a building in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.
Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services attends a state memorial ceremony for victims of terror, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, April 30, 2025, during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror.

Ronen Bar files NIS 3 million defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu over shifting Oct. 7 blame

Former military secretary Avi Gil.

Former military secretary alleges attempt to alter official records of Oct. 7 massacre timeline

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage


Netanyahu, Bar fated to clash the moment Hamas took hostages - analysis

Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar grew after October 7, as differing views on the war shaped a rift in Israel’s leadership.

(L-R) Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

‘Emergency alarm to Israeli democracy’: Politicians, NGOs react to Shin Bet affidavit

In the affidavit, Bar asserted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to fire him due to a series of measures that posed political threats.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

'Obey PM above all else': Shin Bet chief submits affidavit to High Court

"The prime minister expected the Shin Bet to act against citizens involved in protest activities and demonstrations against the gov't," Bar wrote.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services, seen at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, October 27, 2024

US, Iran set third round of nuclear talks - what's next? - analysis

Technical experts on each side are already meeting up to discuss specific, concrete solutions and terms for complex problems.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Intel. shows Israel heading toward political assassination, Lapid warns

The opposition head laid the blame at the feet of the government, and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the incitement.

 Opposition head MK Yair Lapid speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, April 20, 2025

Shin Bet head to bereaved father: ‘There is no leadership without responsibility’

Izik Bonzel, a bereaved father, submitted an affidavit over the weekend supporting the government's firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to submit affidavit to High Court amid clash with Netanyahu

Netanyahu will also be able to submit an affidavit to the High Court in a similar manner.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 5, 2024

High Court rejects gov't request to cancel interim order on Shin Bet chief's dismissal

The government and Shin Bet have been at odds since Netanyahu's announcement of his intention to dismiss Bar.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

Systemic Shin Bet leaks are erosion of security services' integrity, apolitical nature - editorial

The Shin Bet has revealed that over the past year, it has investigated more than 20 separate incidents of classified information leaks from security agencies.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gov't seeks to cancel interim order preventing it from firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

The order was issued a week ago following the end of the hearing on the petitions in the High Court, which prohibited firing Bar.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar