Ronen Bar

Former military secretary alleges attempt to alter official records of Oct. 7 massacre timeline

“What the public is being told is not what actually happened,” he added. “This isn’t my truth. It’s the country’s truth.”

Former military secretary Avi Gil.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Stop holding only one man accountable for Oct. 7 – opinion

A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026

Has Netanyahu's postponement of a state commission of inquiry into October 7 backfired? - analysis


'Obey PM above all else': Shin Bet chief submits affidavit to High Court

"The prime minister expected the Shin Bet to act against citizens involved in protest activities and demonstrations against the gov't," Bar wrote.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services, seen at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, October 27, 2024

US, Iran set third round of nuclear talks - what's next? - analysis

Technical experts on each side are already meeting up to discuss specific, concrete solutions and terms for complex problems.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Intel. shows Israel heading toward political assassination, Lapid warns

The opposition head laid the blame at the feet of the government, and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the incitement.

 Opposition head MK Yair Lapid speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem, April 20, 2025

Shin Bet head to bereaved father: ‘There is no leadership without responsibility’

Izik Bonzel, a bereaved father, submitted an affidavit over the weekend supporting the government's firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to submit affidavit to High Court amid clash with Netanyahu

Netanyahu will also be able to submit an affidavit to the High Court in a similar manner.

 Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 5, 2024

High Court rejects gov't request to cancel interim order on Shin Bet chief's dismissal

The government and Shin Bet have been at odds since Netanyahu's announcement of his intention to dismiss Bar.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

Systemic Shin Bet leaks are erosion of security services' integrity, apolitical nature - editorial

The Shin Bet has revealed that over the past year, it has investigated more than 20 separate incidents of classified information leaks from security agencies.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gov't seeks to cancel interim order preventing it from firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

The order was issued a week ago following the end of the hearing on the petitions in the High Court, which prohibited firing Bar.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet head is trying to overthrow a democratically elected gov't

Ben-Gvir characterized the current government policy on Gaza as "in the right direction, and that’s good," explaining that this is why he and his party returned to the government.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

Shin Bet official excluded from Netanyahu's Gaza visit - report 

According to the reports, it is customary for a representative of the agency that oversees the area to take part in such visits. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Gaza Strip. April 16, 2025.