Ronen Bar

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."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.
Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

High Court orders former Shin Bet officials who challenged Zini appointment to reveal names

Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion take part in a military training exercise near the Israeli border with Lebanon, northern Israel, August 20, 2026

IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview

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

Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar evacuated from UAE security conference following Iranian threat


MKs cannot disrupt court proceedings, says court legal advisor

“This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the judicial process but also infringes on the rights of litigants to have their day in court," said court system legal advisor Barak Lazer.

 MK Almog Cohen reacts during a discussion and a vote in the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on February 22, 2023.

Netanyahu must choose compromise to preserve Israel's democracy - editorial

Israel is consumed by an internal power struggle, with the Netanyahu, judiciary battle over the fate of Shin Bet at the center.

 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar superimposed on an image of Israelis protesting judicial reform.

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion

Officially, security agency heads were not invited to attend given the meeting would be a briefing on PMs visits to Hungary and Washington.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Netanyahu 'puzzled' by court decision to freeze firing of Ronen Bar

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli said "until today, many Israeli citizens lived under the illusion that they live in a democracy."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District court in Tel Aviv, as part of the criminal trial against him, April 2, 2025

High Court, Shin Bet chief and the fate of Israeli democracy - analysis

Why did so much of the country focus its attention on this hearing while there is an ongoing war in Gaza and while Netanyahu was on a high-stakes visit with US President Donald Trump?

 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Israeli public divided on government obeying High Court's Shin Bet ruling

A survey shows most Israelis support the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's dismissal. The Left and Center back the decision, while the Right opposes it.

 Israeli public opinion the government following the High Courts ruling on the firing of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar.

'You don't have authority': Bereaved father, Likud lawmaker disrupt High Court hearing

Tensions boil over in the High Court as bereaved fathers and MK Tally Gotliv are removed during a heated hearing on Ronen Bar's dismissal.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 8, 2025

High Court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar until later decision

Raucous court causes delays in consequential hearing • Ministers threaten to disregard ruling, paving way for constitutional crisis

 The High Court of Justice convenes in Jerusalem

Is the mask coming off? Shin Bet's political weaponization exposed - opinion

Israeli society can not allow a small elite to continue its abuse and hijacking of the legal system and law enforcement.

 Avishai Moalem arrives to the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem, February 4, 2025

High Court to hear arguments for, against firing of Bar

The issues center on the prime minister's conflict of interest, due process, and differing views on democracy and power distribution.

 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