Ronen Bar
Ronen Bar is the current head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), the country's primary internal security service.
Netanyahu: Delaying Zini appointment as Shin Bet chief is ‘disconnected’ from national needs
Then-Shin Bet head Ronen Bar’s resignation came into effect on June 15, enabling Netanyahu to appoint Bar’s deputy, known as “S”, as interim Shin-Bet head for one month.
'S' takes over as acting Shin Bet chief from Ronen Bar
Who is 'S', new acting Shin Bet chief replacing Ronen Bar? - explainer
Netanyahu's office: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's deputy to enter interim role on Sunday
Israel at War day 609: What's happening in Israel and Gaza?
GHF says aid distribution carried out peacefully • IDF hits Hezbollah drone assembly • Iran orders missile fuel from China
Tug of war: Netanyahu and High Court gamble with Israel's future over Shin Bet head - opinion
The dangerous flirtation of Israeli public leaders with the horrifying prospect of disobeying a High Court ruling, which will likely result in the dissolution of Israeli society.
Maj.-Gen. Zini's appt as Shin Bet head undermines IDF Chief of Staff Zamir's status - analysis
If Zini’s appointment proceeds, it is likely that it will damage professional ties between him and Zamir.
'I am against hostage deals,' Netanyahu's Shin Bet chief pick says - report
The remarks, reportedly made during closed meetings at the General Staff, have sparked concern among hostage families and added to existing criticism regarding his suitability for the post.
Netanyahu justifies Shin Bet head appt, says Zini will not be involved in 'Qatargate' probe
The statement said that a permanent successor to Bar must be appointed by the time Bar's term ends on June 15.
Netanyahu's office publishes excerpts of pre-Oct. 7 Maj.-Gen. Zini report on IDF preparedness
“[...] In almost every sector, a surprise raid on our forces could succeed, undermining the rule ‘we will be surprised but not defeated.’"
Israel at war day 595: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
US-Iran nuclear talks begin amid doubts; Netanyahu shares Zini report; Hezbollah seeks boost; Palestinian leaders exit Syria after harassment
'I want to apologize to you,' Ronen Bar tells Edan Alexander after Witkoff secures his release
"I want to apologize to you for falling into captivity also because of us, and for the fact that you were released thanks to Witkoff and not thanks to us," Bar reportedly told the freed hostage.
Netanyahu appoints IDF Maj.-Gen. David Zini as Shin Bet chief, despite court ruling
The appointment was made despite a High Court ruling that the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was illegal due to Netanyahu's conflict of interest in the "Qatargate" affair.
False, misleading, conspiratorial claims: Fact-checking Netanyahu's press conference - analysis
Many of the prime minister’s claims were inaccurate, misleading, contradictory, or conspiratorial.
Government will ignore A-G, appoint new Shin Bet head, PM says
The government intends to appoint a new Shin Bet head despite A-G's directive based on a High Court ruling earlier.
