Ronen Bar
'I am very worried': Netanyahu unsure about victory in Israeli election, says he will not retire
Netanyahu also criticized his political rivals, including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman, claiming that a government led by them would depend on the support of Arab parties.
Netanyahu declined proposal to strike Hamas terrorists in Gaza weeks before Oct. 7 - report
Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis
Israeli election campaigns must move past political gimmicks to tackle critical issues - editorial
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.
Ronen Bar files NIS 3 million defamation lawsuit against Netanyahu over shifting Oct. 7 blame
The lawsuit alleges that in the months leading up to October 7, Netanyahu received repeated warnings about the possibility of an escalation on multiple fronts, with particular emphasis on Gaza.
Former military secretary alleges attempt to alter official records of Oct. 7 massacre timeline
“What the public is being told is not what actually happened,” he added. “This isn’t my truth. It’s the country’s truth.”
'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.
Stop holding only one man accountable for Oct. 7 – opinion
Many experts and decision-makers saw the warning signs prior to Hamas’s massacre and misread them. Israel’s prime minister wasn’t the only one failing the nation; an entire misguided mechanism was.
Has Netanyahu's postponement of a state commission of inquiry into October 7 backfired? - analysis
The difficulty with postponing an inquiry is that postponement does not end the questions. It leaves them hanging, waiting for someone else to answer them.
Ex-Shin Bet chief threatens defamation suit against Netanyahu amid 'unrestrained incitement'
Bar is also demanding the disclosure of Netanyahu's schedule of meetings with the defense establishment and foreign officials. He said he intends to summon members of the prime minister's office.
Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7
In the interview, Zaida said that for more than a year he served as an intermediary in a secret channel between Israel and Hamas in an effort to advance a prisoner exchange deal.
Netanyahu rejected Shin Bet recommendation to assassinate Sinwar before Oct. 7
Ronen Bar warned Netanyahu of a possible Hamas "earthquake" before October 7 and urged the prime minister to approve strikes on the group's senior leadership.
PMO publishes Netanyahu's Oct. 7 schedule, reveals he spoke with Gallant earlier than reported
According to the released schedule, Netanyahu spoke with Gallant during his drive to the Kirya between 7:30 a.m. and 8:22 a.m., when he was told that there was "no clear situational picture."
