Ronen Bar
'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.
Stop holding only one man accountable for Oct. 7 – opinion
Has Netanyahu's postponement of a state commission of inquiry into October 7 backfired? - analysis
Ex-Shin Bet chief threatens defamation suit against Netanyahu amid 'unrestrained incitement'
Former Shin Bet chiefs, officials call out Netanyahu, Zini for 'conspiracies against Ronen Bar'
"We express astonishment at the silence of the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, in light of the unprecedented slander against former head of the service, Ronen Bar," the published letter said.
Food, beverages giant Prodalim seeks NIS 2-2.5b valuation in TASE IPO
The natural food and beverages flavors company is controlled by the family of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation
“The recommendations of Ronen Bar and Herzi Halevi came following particularly urgent and serious intelligence warnings about Hamas preparing for combat in Gaza,” Lapid said.
Netanyahu releases pre-Oct. 7 intel documents, claims defense echelon urged keeping Hamas in power
The documents, spanning from February 2023 to an hour before attack, show how Israel's defense echelon misread Hamas’s intentions, and characterized the terror group as deterred.
Benjamin Netanyahu: October 7 massacre was an 'intelligence failure, but not a betrayal'
On Iran, Netanyahu told the Knesset's defense committee that Israel would "respond with force never before seen" should the Islamic Republic choose to carry out strikes against Israeli targets.
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 deputy director 'S' to leave role, in blow to chief David Zini
'S' previously served as the agency's acting director after the departure of former chief Ronen Bar, who promoted him to deputy chief in January.
Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping
As Zini saw it, the price of future danger from releasing security prisoners and allowing Hamas to continue armed outweighed the price of losing the remaining hostages.
Shin Bet will not undergo 'dramatic shifts' following Zini's appointment, ex-official claims
Ex-Shin Bet senior official Ilan Lotan also discussed former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar's recent speech, saying Bar is "now a private citizen, and I think the public expects to hear from him."
Gotliv accuses Shin Bet official of meeting with Hamas commander before Oct. 7 massacre
MK Gotliv accuses Shin Bet's Ronen Bar of sending a subordinate "to the Erez Crossing on the night of October 6 at around 10 p.m. to meet with [Hamas] Az-Adin al-Haddad."
