If Ronen Bar’s firing is truly about October 7, then accountability must apply across the board
Israelis have returned to the streets, protesting what they see as a violation of Israel’s democratic values and an abuse of ...
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Israeli Court Stops Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Head Ronen Bar
The Israeli government unanimously approved the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, the first dismissal of its kind.
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Why dismiss Shin Bet head? Newly leaked quotes from Netanyahu reveal rationale
Netanyahu criticized Bar's public support for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing it as one of the main reasons for his dismissal. Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime ...
Israel's cabinet fires top security official Ronen Bar; High Court issues temporary injunction
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing dominated cabinet sparked a crisis Friday by firing Ronen Bar, head of ...
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Ronen Bar: ex-Shin Bet chief who incurred right-wing wrath
The days of Ronen Bar as Israel's Shin Bet chief were already numbered after Hamas's deadly attack on October 7, 2023, having hinted he would resign to take responsibility for failing to prevent it.
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Israeli Supreme Court freezes Netanyahu government’s dismissal of head of internal security agency
Israel’s Supreme Court has frozen the government’s dismissal of Ronen Bar, head of the country’s internal security service Shin Bet, sparking anger from senior officials including the prime ...
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Ben Gvir Demands Criminal Prosecution of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday attacked Ronen Bar over news that the Shin Bet was investigating political interference by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in police work out of ...
Benjamin Netanyahu vs Ronen Bar: Five questions to ask yourself before choosing a side
When faced with a controversial and polarizing news flash and you are deciding what to make of it, here are five solid ...
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Ronen Bar to clarify warnings about Netanyahu to closed session of Knesset on Wednesday
Shin Bet head Ronen Bar will appear before the Knesset on Wednesday for a closed session of the Intelligence and Secret Services Subcommittee after an urgent discussion was demanded by the ...
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Netanyahu claims Ronen Bar launched Qatargate probe as distraction from firing
The prime minister claimed, without providing evidence, that Ronen Bar and the A-G had colluded to launch a probe into his office's ties to Qatar. Video published by Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Digital Journal10d
Ronen Bar: ex-Shin Bet chief who incurred right-wing wrath
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar incurred the wrath of the country's right-wing for the positions he took - Copyright POOL/AFP GIL COHEN-MAGEN Former Shin Bet chief ...
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Netanyahu: Ronen Bar to blame for October 7
“If Ronen Bar had carried out his role as he is currently clinging to his seat, we would not have reached October 7,” a statement by Netanyahu's spokesman read. Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and ...