Ronen Bar
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'
Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7
Netanyahu rejected Shin Bet recommendation to assassinate Sinwar before Oct. 7
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."
High Court orders former Shin Bet officials who challenged Zini appointment to reveal names
The 189 petitioners had argued that Zini lacked the experience required to lead the agency and that his selection was tainted by conflicts of interest.
IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
"I don't know if we're being played or if a false reality is being manufactured... but in this false narrative, we're pretending to run a process that will ultimately disarm Hamas."
Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar evacuated from UAE security conference following Iranian threat
Bar was in the UAE with his wife, Dafna Bar-Agassi, to attend a special security conference hosted by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ).
Israel must confront Jewish extremism while rejecting Europe’s double standards - editorial
The question is whether Jewish power there will be governed by law, restraint, responsibility, and reverence for human life, or hijacked by an extremist theology dressed up as patriotism.
Shin Bet to change 'Qatargate' opinion says Urich, Feldstein didn't harm state security - report
The opinion has reportedly been described by a law enforcement official as “completely watered down and that “they dropped the security implications by several levels.”
Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis
Every new Mossad chief changes things, closes old departments, opens new ones, and promotes some mid-level commanders to replace portions of the Mossad high command.
Shin Bet chief Zini backs agency's Oct. 7 findings, defying PM narrative
Zini's siding with his agency's findings in its probe of October 7 against the prime minister's narrative is the first public break between the two after Zini remained silent on the issue for months.
Former Shin Bet chiefs, officials call out Netanyahu, Zini for 'conspiracies against Ronen Bar'
"We express astonishment at the silence of the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, in light of the unprecedented slander against former head of the service, Ronen Bar," the published letter said.
Food, beverages giant Prodalim seeks NIS 2-2.5b valuation in TASE IPO
The natural food and beverages flavors company is controlled by the family of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.