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Netanyahu’s dismissals and resignations: national security adviser fired as PM stands alone after Oct. 7 failures

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi, adding to a long list of top Israeli security officials who have resigned or been fired since Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, leaving Netanyahu the only one still in office

Ron Crissy | 10.22.25

Who was fired, who quit and how Netanyahu dodged blame: mapping accountability two years after October 7

Two years after Hamas’s October 7 attack, Israel’s top security ranks have shifted amid resignations, firings and public soul-searching; from the Shin Bet to the IDF, senior officials admitted failures — but the political leadership has not followed suit

Ron Crissy | 10.07.25

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar steps down after tumultuous term, amid war with Iran

Bar leaves after term marked by intelligence successes and failure to prevent Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack; departure follows internal tensions and a still-unresolved leadership succession

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.15.25

Still embroiled in a multifront war, Israel finds itself with no Shin Bet chief

Israel faces a looming security gap as Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar steps down without a confirmed successor, amid legal battles over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s contested appointment and investigations into his aides linked to the Qatargate affair

Itamar Eichner | 06.01.25

Attorney general on appointing Bar's replacement: 'Netanyahu has serious conflict of interest, cannot choose next Shin Bet head'

In her opinion, Gali Baharav-Miara called prime minister's decision to appoint Maj. Gen. David Zini to the position 'invalid and unlawful' and that even if another minister handles his promotion 'there is serious doubt as to whether Zini can be appointed to the role'

Tova Zimuky | 05.26.25

Attorney general forbids Netanyahu from appointing next Shin Bet head following High Court verdict

In landmark decision sought by attorney general, justices say Shin Bet's head is not a political appointee and must remain free of loyalty expectations from elected officials

Netael Bandel | 05.21.25

Arab world riveted by Netanyahu’s clash with Shin Bet chief

As PM wages an unprecedented political battle with Ronen Bar and faces growing pressure over unmet war goals, Arab and Palestinian observers are closely watching Israel’s internal divisions

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 05.07.25

נשיא המדינה, יצחק הרצוג, בראיון חג ל"ידיעות אחרונות"

Herzog: Hostage crisis, internal strife demand unity over partisan politics

In exclusive interview, president addresses Israel's political turmoil, dismisses rumors of pardon deal for Netanyahu, defends the judiciary and calls for national unity amid deepening divides and ongoing war

Yuval Karni | 05.01.25

ראש השב"כ רונן בר בטקס יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל במטה השב"כ

'Our enemies can defeat us if we are divided,' Shin Bet chief says

Ronen Bar says Israeli society must move toward healing and reconciliation; says security agency to continue to be a symbol of statesmanship and integrity in Israeli society

Yoav Zitun | 04.30.25

Government scraps plan to dismiss Shin Bet chief after resignation announcement

Bar's resignation negates need for dismissal, government says; move seen as effort to avoid High Court ruling on PM's alleged conflict of interest

Itamar Eichner | 04.29.25

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to step down on June 15

Bar's announcement comes amid high tensions between him and Netanyahu over ongoing Qatargate investigations and public scrutiny of the agency's failure to prevent the October 7 attacks

Ynet | 04.28.25

Netanyahu accuses Shin Bet chief in court filings of lying about October 7

Prime minister files a sworn affidavit accusing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of mismanaging warnings ahead of the October 7 massacre, while stopping short of explicitly denying allegations he sought to override the judiciary

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 04.27.25

PM wanted me to obey him, not court and to surveil protest leaders, Shin Bet head tells court

Bar submits open and classified letters in his sworn affidavit, tells Supreme Court he is concerned next chief to be unable to operate without fear of dismissal; He also questions motives behind his removal during Qatargate probe and hostage talks ; PMO says document is all lies

Netanel Bendel | 04.21.25

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar

Loyalty, leadership and the law: Ex-security officials confront the Shin Bet crisis

Former Shin Bet chief Ayalon and ex-IDF Major General Hacohen debate whether the firing of Ronen Bar signals democratic collapse or rightful leadership

Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 04.17.25

Shin Bet excluded from Netanyahu Gaza visit as fallout with Ronen Bar escalates

Tensions between government and agency chief grows against backdrop of new leak investigation, centered on a veteran agent giving classified info to journalists and politicans

Yuval Karni | 04.16.25

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