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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a hearing in his corruption trial at the Jerusalem District Court, October 11, 2026.

Netanyahu declined proposal to strike Hamas terrorists in Gaza weeks before Oct. 7 - report

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis

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.

Israeli election campaigns must move past political gimmicks to tackle critical issues - editorial


'Victory for Israeli democracy': Israel weighs in on Ronen Bar High Court ruling

While many organizations in Israel called the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's firing a victory for democracy, some said the decision undermined the government.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

High Court rules gov't decision to fire Ronen Bar was illegal

The High Court ruling stated that due to the Qatargate case, the prime minister and the government's firing of Bar was a conflict of interest.


Checks and balances: Power, democracy, economic stability on the line in Israel - opinion

How does a modern democracy safeguard its future? The answer lies not in concentrating power but in rigorously maintaining the delicate architecture of checks and balances.

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar: 'We will do everything necessary to return the 59 hostages'

He also told attendees that "no attack, no alliance of adversaries can defeat a united Israel."

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar at Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, 30 April 2025

Bar’s resignation: Dragging Israel to the brink, again - analysis

His resignation will also allow this invaluable security agency to retreat from the headlines and return to the shadows.

 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Gov't reverses Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar dismissal

Bar announced he would step down on June 15 in an announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the agency’s headquarters on Monday night.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23, 2025.

Israel holds ceremonies country-wide for Remembrance Day

Dermer leads delegation for hostage deal negotiations • Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to step down • Katz threatens to attack Iran as Trump tries to cut a nuclear deal

Israelis gather at Hostage's Square for the Remembrance Day Siren, April 29, 2025.

Israeli officials react to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's resignation

Several members of Knesset applauded Bar for making "the right and appropriate decision," while others decried the move, saying he had already been fired.

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

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to step down on June 15

Bar made the announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the Shin Bet headquarters.

Shin Bet director Ronen Bar seen at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, May 5, 2024

Netanyahu turned Shin Bet into an enemy 'bigger than Hamas,' ex-official says

"I greatly appreciate Bar as a person, but he needs to announce his resignation," Ilan Lotan added.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23, 2025.