Ronen Bar

Shin Bet Chief Zini names 'N' as new deputy head, to enter role next month

Shin Bet Chief David Zini announced the appointment of "N." as the new deputy head, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval.

Shin Bet director David Zini attends a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, October 5, 2025
Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025

Shin Bet deputy director 'S' to leave role, in blow to chief David Zini

Designated head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director David Zini seen with Ultra orthodox jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after completing their beret march, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city on August 6, 2025.

Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping

Shin Bet Director David Zini with IDF chief Eyal Zamir at a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Shin Bet will not undergo 'dramatic shifts' following Zini's appointment, ex-official claims


‘No deep state and no dictatorship,’ Herzog says contrary to Netanyahu claims

Herzog addressed concerns that the government would not respect a High Court ruling that cancels the firing of Bar.

President Isaac Herzog

Qatargate raises unsettling questions over Netanyahu’s close entourage - opinion

Although no claims have been made that Yonatan Urich or Eli Feldstein caused any security damage to Israel, the irregular nature of their employment and activities raises concerns.

Eli Feldstein has been part of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s inner entourage as a spokesperson for military affairs but has not been on the payroll of the Prime Minister’s Office, says the writer.

Netanyahu: Ronen Bar responsible for 'unlawful' arrests of W. Bank settlers

This comes as a senior Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) official in charge of the Jewish Division, identified as A., suspended himself on Sunday.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

Netanyahu to High Court: 'Intervention in Ronen Bar's dismissal would harm state security'

The prime minister maintained that his decision to remove Bar was not related to "Qatargate" and did not align with his timeline.

 Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court for trial testimony

Levin: No cooperation if Supreme Court overrules Shin Bet chief's dismissal

"We need to do exactly what we did with Judge [Isaac] Amit, not cooperate with him, not work with him," Levin said.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu fired me for refusing to delay his trial

According to Bar, pressure was also exerted on him to carry out actions he defines as "against the citizens of the state."

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

Netanyahu’s premiership, like Nixon’s presidency in 1974, in its final days - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Like Nixon, Netanyahu hopes that throwing passengers to the sea will end the tempest into which he has sailed.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu – hoping that throwing passengers to the sea will end the tempest into which he has sailed.

Majority of Israelis believe civil war is a real risk - poll

The poll also surveyed Israelis views towards the attempted dismissals of the Shin Bet chief and attorney-general, as well as if there is an Israeli "deep state."

 Israelis clash with police during a protest against the decision of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025.

Netanyahu says Qatar bribed Shin Bet, agency refutes accusations

Claiming Bar was invited to the honor booth during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Netanyahu said, "I'm told such a booth is worth thousand of dollars."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in a video regarding the Qatargate case. April 3, 2025.

IDF completes encirclement of Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah

Troops kill dozens of terrorists and locate multiple rocket launchers as the military expands Gaza operations with third division joining the fight.

 IDF troops operating and concluding the encirclement of Tel al-Sultan in Rafah, March 23, 2025.