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‘Perfect storm’: Ronen Bar warned classified Knesset panel of war 3 weeks before Oct. 7
Former Shin Bet chief told lawmakers that Israel’s internal divisions were eroding deterrence and could trigger a multi-front conflict, according to sources, as his dispute with Netanyahu over pre-Oct. 7 warnings intensifies
Nadav Eyal | 10.01.26
בנימין נתניהו רונן בר
Netanyahu vs. Ronen Bar: What the partial Oct. 7 records show, and what remains disputed
PM says former Shin Bet chief remained committed to quiet and economic relief before Hamas attack; Bar says excerpts omit warnings and offensive proposals, while full transcripts remain unpublished
Tal Amoday | 09.29.26
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Netanyahu accuses ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of ‘crimes,’ says he knew of ‘real danger’ before Oct. 7
PM rejects report that Egyptian intelligence chief warned him before Hamas attack, calling recent reports a ‘vicious and false campaign’ and accusing former Shin Bet chief of failing to alert him despite signs overnight
Itamar Eichner | 09.28.26
סופיאן אבו זיידה נפגש עם מנהיג חמאס יחיא סינוואר לפני מתקפת השבעה באוקטובר
Sinwar’s note 22 days before Oct. 7 revealed: ‘Earthquake’ is coming, prepare to empty prisons
Former PA minister Sufian Abu Zaida says Hamas leader dictated the message to him on Sept. 14, 2023, insisting it reach Israel verbatim; he says Israeli officials questioned him urgently the next morning about what Sinwar meant by an ‘earthquake’
Einav Halabi | 09.25.26
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Report: Netanyahu approved direct Hamas channel in 2025, ran secret contact during 2014 war
Ronen Bar reportedly told Cabinet ministers of a direct Hamas channel that helped break the hostage-talk deadlock; separate report says Netanyahu used a businessman to relay messages to senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad in 2014, claims his office denies
Itamar Eichner | 08.27.26
עמית סער בנימין נתניהו רונן בר
Netanyahu accuses former Shin Bet chief of ‘rebellion’ leading to October 7 disaster
Prime minister shares post alleging former Shin Bet chief acted to prevent ‘miscalculation’ on October 7, invoking a past article by the late intelligence research chief Amit Sa’ar, who is accused of blaming Netanyahu for earlier wars
Itamar Eichner | 02.10.26
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
רונן בר
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
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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
גלי בהרב מיארה בנימין נתניהו דוד זיני
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
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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
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