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Arab world riveted by Netanyahu’s clash with Shin Bet chief
As PM wages an unprecedented political battle with Ronen Bar and faces growing pressure over unmet war goals, Arab and Palestinian observers are closely watching Israel’s internal divisions
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 05.07.25
נשיא המדינה, יצחק הרצוג, בראיון חג ל"ידיעות אחרונות"
Herzog: Hostage crisis, internal strife demand unity over partisan politics
In exclusive interview, president addresses Israel's political turmoil, dismisses rumors of pardon deal for Netanyahu, defends the judiciary and calls for national unity amid deepening divides and ongoing war
Yuval Karni | 05.01.25
ראש השב"כ רונן בר בטקס יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל במטה השב"כ
'Our enemies can defeat us if we are divided,' Shin Bet chief says
Ronen Bar says Israeli society must move toward healing and reconciliation; says security agency to continue to be a symbol of statesmanship and integrity in Israeli society
Yoav Zitun | 04.30.25
רונן בר בנימין נתניהו
Government scraps plan to dismiss Shin Bet chief after resignation announcement
Bar's resignation negates need for dismissal, government says; move seen as effort to avoid High Court ruling on PM's alleged conflict of interest
Itamar Eichner | 04.29.25
רונן בר
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to step down on June 15
Bar's announcement comes amid high tensions between him and Netanyahu over ongoing Qatargate investigations and public scrutiny of the agency's failure to prevent the October 7 attacks
Ynet | 04.28.25
רונן בר בנימין נתניהו
Netanyahu submits affidavit, accuses Shin Bet chief of lying about October 7
Prime minister files a sworn affidavit accusing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of mismanaging warnings ahead of the October 7 massacre, while stopping short of explicitly denying allegations he sought to override the judiciary
Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel | 04.27.25
Benjamin Netanyahu, Ronen Bar
PM wanted me to obey him, not court and to surveil protest leaders, Shin Bet head tells court
Bar submits open and classified letters in his sworn affidavit, tells Supreme Court he is concerned next chief to be unable to operate without fear of dismissal;  He also questions motives behind his removal during Qatargate probe and hostage talks ; PMO says document is all lies 
Netanel Bendel | 04.21.25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar
Loyalty, leadership and the law: Ex-security officials confront the Shin Bet crisis
Former Shin Bet chief Ayalon and ex-IDF Major General Hacohen debate whether the firing of Ronen Bar signals democratic collapse or rightful leadership
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 04.17.25
ראש הממשלה נתניהו בצפון רצועת עזה
Shin Bet excluded from Netanyahu Gaza visit as fallout with Ronen Bar escalates
Tensions between government and agency chief grows against backdrop of new leak investigation, centered on a veteran agent giving classified info to journalists and politicans 
Yuval Karni | 04.16.25
הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי וראש השב"כ רונן בר בחמ"ל השבויים והנעדרים
Suspected leaker oversaw censorship of internal Shin Bet documents, attorney says
Attorney asserts agent, accused of leaking confidential materials regarding investigations into extreme right-wing elements in the police, acted out of belief that public and political leadership had the right to know
Liran Tamari, Yuval Karni | 04.15.25
רונן בר בנימין נתניהו
Likud following leak probe: Ronen Bar has turned Shin Bet into 'deep-state militia'
Statement by Netanyahu's party comes after detention of agency reservist, suspected of leaking confidential documents to journalists and Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli
Yuval Karni | 04.15.25
רונן בר בנימין נתניהו
Supreme Court temporarily prohibits firing Shin Bet chief, Netanyahu will not be able to name replacement
 After 11-hour long hearing, judges rule Ronen Bar will remain in his position and can not be fired on April 10; Netanyahu will be prohibited from announcing a replacement, and the government and the Attorney General will be required to reach a solution in the next two weeks; Lawmaker calls for disobedience: 'An illegal and unauthorized order'
Netael Bandel, Moran Azulay | 04.08.25
דיון בבג"ץ בעתירות לפיטורי ראש השב"כ רונן בר
Goverment attorney: Shin Bet chief staying is a security risk; Justice Amit rejects 'fearmongering'
Judges heard eight separate petitions filed against Netanyahu's decision to end tenure of Ronen Bar, made amid public criticism over intelligence failures that led to October 7 attacks and Qatargate probe; Court session ends with judges giving government and AG time to reach a 'creative solution'
Netael Bandel | 04.08.25
בינימין נתניהו, יורם כהן
Ex-Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu tried to weaponize security agency against Bennett
Former security chief Yoram Cohen says Netanyahu urged him to block Naftali Bennett from joining Security Cabinet over unproven decades-old claims; he warns any domestic intelligence chief agreeing to such request would cross dangerous line
Ynet | 04.07.25
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar
'Jerks in cells with rats': Shin Bet official admits arresting West Bank suspects 'without evidence'
Leaked recording of Shin Bet official admitting to unlawful arrests and degrading treatment of Jewish West Bank suspects sparks political turmoil, with Netanyahu’s office accusing agency of acting independently and outside mandate; official suspends himself in response to public outrage
Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 04.06.25
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