Ex-Shin Bet Chief Bar Confronted by Netanyahu Associate Over Warnings
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar met with Netanyahu associate Yakov Bardugo before October 7th, facing personal attacks and accusations of political motives. Bar was attempting to convey security warnings to the Prime Minister's circle. He also briefed the President and met with ministers regarding the judicial overhaul's security implications.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar met with Netanyahu associate Yakov Bardugo before October 7th.
- Bardugo accused Bar of being a political player and trying to stop the judicial overhaul.
- Bar sought to convey security warnings to the Prime Minister's circle.
- Bar also briefed the President and met with ministers about security concerns.
- The meetings occurred amid fears over the security impact of Israel's internal divisions.
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar met with Yakov Bardugo, an associate of Prime Minister Netanyahu, in the months leading up to the October 7th Hamas attacks. During the tense meeting, Bardugo personally attacked Bar, accusing him of being a "political player" and "intimidating people," and claiming Bar's sole aim was to halt the government's judicial overhaul. The meeting was part of Bar's efforts to open communication channels with the Prime Minister's circle amid growing concerns over the security implications of Israel's internal divisions.
According to reports, Bar did not limit his attempts to reach Netanyahu through intermediaries. He also met with the President of Israel, briefing him on the extent of security warnings and alerts. Additionally, Bar held direct meetings with ministers who were involved in advancing the judicial reform legislation.
