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


'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.