Ronen Bar

Shin Bet chief: Violence at protests, in online discourse could take us down a dangerous path

At a protest, one demonstrator lay in front of a water cannon, preventing it from advancing for thirty minutes. He was arrested and was handed over for questioning.

Mossad chief-led delegation leaves for extended Hamas hostage negotiations

The official explained that this is the first time since the current round of negotiations started that the negotiating team has more specific positions and discretion to finalize a variety of items.

IDF's October 7 probe looks to the past: Will it implicate Benjamin Netanyahu?

The report could have potential implications for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and could give a free pass to war minister Benny Gantz.

  Gaza hostage families protest on Ayalon highway on January 18, 2024

Israel to send delegation to Qatar amid optimism about hostage deal

Israel has insisted that any deal must allow for the IDF to complete its military campaign against Hamas.

By RINA BASSIST , TOVAH LAZAROFF
24/02/2024

IDF, Shin Bet chiefs visit tunnels in heart of Khan Yunis

New photo of Deif shared; IDF officer killed in fighting; Central Gaza Hamas commander killed

Israel security chief in letter to the world: 'Do not interfere'

The letter by the Shin Bet leader to the UN secretary-general reflects the frustration among decision-makers in Israel because of so much international indifference to what happened on October 7.

By BEN CASPIT/MAARIV
12/12/2023

Who is really at the helm of Israel's hostage release efforts? - analysis

The IDF said there were top civilian minds from the hi-tech community, some of whom are reservists, along with the police and other civilian teams that were working with them on the issue.

Shin Bet Chief: There is no time limit on this war

Ronen Bar also took responsibility for missing Hamas' surprise attack in first public remarks.

Netanyahu voices support for Shin Bet a day after coalition criticism

It was unclear what delayed Netanyahu's statement and what finally led him to make one a day after members of his coalition criticized the Shin Bet head.

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