Ronen Bar

Ronen Bar is the current head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), the country's primary internal security service.

Israeli officials react to 'puzzling' appointment of outsider as Shin Bet head

“Sharvit was an excellent commander, but he has no intelligence background or training," MK Avigdor Liberman said.

Then-Israel Navy chief, V.-Adm. Eli Sharvit speaks at a ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, Israel

Netanyahu rescinds appointment of new Shin Bet chief after one day

The PM thanked Sharvit for his willingness to take on the role, but informed him that after further consideration he intends to examine other candidates.

 Israelis clash with police during a protest in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025

No choices, only chaos: Israel needs an opposition, not an uprising

Right now, Israel’s opposition generates nothing but upheaval at a time when unity is paramount. They offer no choice, only chaos.

If Ronen Bar’s firing is truly about October 7, then accountability must apply across the board

Israelis have returned to the streets, protesting what they see as a violation of Israel’s democratic values and an abuse of power by the leadership.

Benjamin Netanyahu vs Ronen Bar: Five questions to ask yourself before choosing a side

When faced with a controversial and polarizing news flash and you are deciding what to make of it, here are five solid questions to ask before choosing a side.

Former police officials call to defend democracy, express concern over A-G, Shin Bet firings

The ad also highlighted reports that the government would not follow High Court rulings, saying that these "upset the unified base of society."

27/03/2025

Israel in turmoil: Your guide to the internal conflicts shaking up the Jewish state

The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.

Ex-deputy chief justice: ICC, UN clapping over gov’t tearing down judicial independence

"We are a democracy, but with the situation now, we are doing an injustice to this term, this was a knife in the back of democracy.”

Time to quit: Netanyahu, Bar, and all of Israel's leaders failed and must step down

Israel's failed leaders should step aside and make room for new leaders who will renew and rebuild the country.

27/03/2025
  The march from Aza Street to the Knesset, calling to save Israeli democracy, arriving at Kaplan St

Opposition MKs join thousands of protesters outside Knesset

Protesters have gathered over the course of the week, focused primarily on the hostages and the judicial reform.

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