Shin Bet, Benjamin Netanyahu and Bar

Who is Ronen Bar, the Shin Bet chief PM Netanyahu is seeking to fire? - explainer
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar’s rise from Sayeret Matkal to leading Israel’s security agency, navigating political shifts and key operations.
Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control
The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.
Netanyahu says he’ll fire Shin Bet chief Bar; AG says he can’t without legal review
PM cites 'ongoing distrust' in security agency chief, who says expectation of personal loyalty is 'fundamentally illegitimate'; timing coincides with Shin Bet probe into PM's aides
Netanyahu seeks to oust Israel’s domestic security service chief Ronen Bar
Israeli leader at odds with Shin Bet’s chief over the October 7 attack and possible links between employees in Netanyahu’s office and Qatar.
Netanyahu Says He’s Firing Shin Bet Security Chief Ronen Bar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’s planning to fire Ronen Bar, the head of the domestic security service Shin Bet, with whom he’s quarreled over responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack,
Shin Bet Chief Refuses to Resign, Accuses Netanyahu of Failure
Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sparks political turmoil, as Bar refuses to step down.
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar criticizes predecessor Argaman after threat to disclose information on PM
"The Shin Bet is a state organization that carries out its missions according to law. Its strength and resilience lie in its values," he said.
Daily Briefing Mar. 17: Day 528 – What happens to security if the PM fires the Shin Bet head?
Military reporter Emanuel Fabian gives a lightning tour of the conflicts along all of Israel's borders and drills into the announced dismissal of Ronen Bar and who may replace him
Firing the Shin Bet chief: The hurdles
The law does not specify a proceeding for dismissing the head of the Shin Bet. Section 3 of the General Security Service Law states, "The government may terminate the term of office of the head of the Service before the end of his term,
Israel PM’s plans to fire Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar amid hostage crisis; Israelis slam Netanyahu move
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to propose the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar this week, citing a loss of confidence in his leadership during the ongoing conflict. The decision is expected to face significant public backlash,
Opposition lawmakers vow ‘resistance,’ legal action against firing of Shin Bet chief
Lapid accuses PM of ousting Ronen Bar in order 'to sabotage' probe into aides' alleged ties to Qatar; Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Karhi praise decision; Bennett: Netanyahu has to go The post Opposition lawmakers vow ‘resistance,
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Protest groups plan huge Wednesday rally in Jerusalem against firing of Shin Bet chief
Dozens of leaders of protest groups on Monday began organizing a major demonstration in Jerusalem later this week to protest ...
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Netanyahu set to be last Oct. 7-era leader left in office after Shin Bet chief dismissal
Amid ongoing tensions, Israeli prime minister cites his distrust in the intelligence chief, who says that Netanyahu ...
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FACTBOX - Ronen Bar becomes latest top Israeli official to lose his post after Oct. 7
Bar will be 2nd highest official to have been fired by Netanyahu after sacking of former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant - ...
Netanyahu announces plans to seek the dismissal of the head of Shin Bet internal security service
Netanyahu recently removed Bar from the negotiating team and replaced him with a loyalist, Cabinet minister Ron Dermer.
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Shin Bet head rejects PM’s blackmail accusations, distances himself from predecessor
Bar says security body and its head 'do not use the organization's power unnecessarily' as he apparently rejects Argaman's ...