Ronen Bar
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ronen Bar, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Questions Security Failures Before October 7 Massacre
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen criticized the Israeli security establishment's failure to act on intelligence before the October 7 massacre, expressing doubts about possible betrayal…
Former IDF Commando Behind Saddam Assassination Plot Now Develops AI Security App for Israeli Cities
Doron Kampl, former IDF commando who led the 1992 assassination plan against Saddam Hussein, now leads Bond, a digital security firm offering an AI-powered personal security app…
Man Charged with Vandalizing Israeli News Studios to Coerce Apology Over 'Shde Yemen' Affair
Abraham Hadi from Ramat Gan faces charges for vandalizing Israeli news studios and the Ministry of Justice to coerce apologies over the 'Shde Yemen' affair. He threatened employee…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Calls for Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot
Yoram Cohen, ex-Shin Bet chief and election candidate, urges security protection for party leader Gadi Eisenkot to uphold democratic institutions, citing past precedents.
Social Equality Minister Mai Golan Reveals Shin Bet Pressure Over Crime Funding in Arab Sector
Social Equality Minister Mai Golan revealed that Shin Bet pressured her to release funds to Arab sector crime groups, which she resisted. She criticized left-wing opposition and h…
Bennett Accused of Fabricating Qatargate Scandal to Target Netanyahu
Naftali Bennett is accused of fabricating a new Qatar-related scandal to implicate Benjamin Netanyahu, following the collapse of the original submarines corruption case. The claim…
Israeli IPO Market Sees Mixed Results with Security Firms Surging and Real Estate Stocks Falling
In early 2026, 20 Israeli companies raised 7.7 billion shekels in IPOs, but nine of 19 stocks trade below their offering price. Defense firms DSIT and Smart Shooter surged over 50…
Israeli Prosecutors Charge Man for Throwing Bricks at Media Offices and Threatening Journalists
Abraham Hadi was charged for throwing bricks at media offices and threatening journalists in Tel Aviv during July 2026. After his arrest on July 30, police gathered evidence linki…
Netanyahu Ignored Security Warnings Before Hamas Attack Amid Saudi Deal Talks
In October 2023, Netanyahu ignored security warnings about a major Hamas attack amid peace talks with Saudi Arabia, prioritizing political issues over national security. This fail…
Ariel Kallner Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's State Inquiry Proposal on October 7 Massacre
Gadi Eizenkot proposed a state commission to investigate the October 7 massacre, but Likud MK Ariel Kallner condemned it as a whitewash, calling instead for a national inquiry wit…
Israel Debates Who Controls Security Policy: Government or Military Generals
Defense Minister Israel Katz's live announcement replacing Central Command Chief Avi Blot has ignited debate over whether Israel's security policy is controlled by the elected gov…
Shenkar and Aminach Redefine Beds for Modern Youth Living Spaces
Aminach and Shenkar’s Textile Design Department collaborated to rethink beds for youth, creating multifunctional designs that blend comfort, practicality, and style. Four innovati…
Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Stone-Throwing Attack on Channel 12 News Building
Israeli police arrested a man from Ramat Gan suspected of throwing stones and leaving a threatening letter at Channel 12 News' Tel Aviv building. The letter targeted media figures…
Shin Bet Approves Registration of Baruch Marzel and Michael Ben Ari’s Party After Two-Year Ban
After a two-year refusal, the Shin Bet reversed its opposition to registering the party linked to Baruch Marzel and Michael Ben Ari, allowing its official registration following a…
Shin Bet Chief Reverses Opposition, Allows Registration of 'Jewish Israel' Party
Shin Bet Chief David Zini reversed the agency's prior opposition to the 'Jewish Israel' party's registration, allowing it to register legally after a two-year ban based on intelli…
Israeli Intelligence Veterans Warn of Rising Civil Conflict Threat Amid Political Polarization
Retired Shin Bet officials warn that Israel faces a serious risk of civil war fueled by extreme political polarization and mutual hatred, posing a greater threat than external ene…
Shin Bet Chief David Zini Accuses Media of Character Assassination and Hostility
Shin Bet chief David Zini has publicly condemned the media for what he calls a campaign of character assassination against him and his family, criticizing journalists and some sen…
Israel on High Alert as US Plans Heavy Bomber Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Israel has raised its alert level as the US plans to deploy heavy bombers against Iran, possibly targeting Mount Machoosh. Israeli defense forces are preparing for potential Irani…
Israeli Leaders Warn of Election Integrity Threats Amid Calls for True Justice and Faith
Israeli leaders including President Herzog and top politicians warn of threats to election integrity ahead of upcoming votes. Ariel Sharfer reflects on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook’s…
Israel Delays Decision on Registering Otzma Yehudit Offshoot Party Despite Shin Bet Support
Israel's government delays a final ruling on registering the far-right party linked to Baruch Marzel and Michael Ben Ari despite Shin Bet's new supportive opinion. The Supreme Cou…
Liberman Accuses Netanyahu of Using Shin Bet Against Rivals, Sparking Political Firestorm
Avigdor Liberman accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of potentially using the Shin Bet against political rivals in upcoming elections, sparking fierce criticism from coalition member…
Israel's Shin Bet Chief Faces Scrutiny Amid Legal Reforms Weakening Oversight
Dudi Zini, head of Israel's Shin Bet, faces challenges as recent legal reforms weaken judicial oversight, raising concerns about the agency's politicization under Prime Minister N…
Former IDF Commander Highlights Key Unanswered Questions in Gaza War Investigation
Former IDF commander Oren Solomon highlights critical unresolved questions in the investigation of the October 7 Gaza massacre, focusing on internal military refusals, leadership…
Israel Approves Shin Bet Involvement to Combat Crime in Arab Society Amid Budget Shift
Israel's government approved a plan to involve Shin Bet in combating crime in the Arab community by reallocating nearly 500 million shekels from social programs to security effort…
Gadi Eizenkot Reveals Netanyahu's Unusual Request Regarding His Son During IDF Tenure
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu once requested special bunker protection for his son during military service. Eizenkot criticized Ne…
Shin Bet Chief Supports Long-Term Security Detail for Sara Netanyahu Amid Controversy
Shin Bet Chief David Zini has backed a request from Sara Netanyahu for extended personal security beyond her husband's term, sparking debate over the duration of protection. The a…
Israeli Supreme Court Cancels Hearing on Kahanist Party Registration Following Shin Bet Recommendation
The Israeli Supreme Court canceled a hearing on the registration of Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel's party after Shin Bet leaders recommended reconsidering a prior security opi…
Netanyahu’s Office Uses Leaks as Control While Shin Bet Investigates Journalists
In September 2024, Netanyahu’s office leaked sensitive information about a planned assassination of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah, despite intelligence warnings. While Netanyahu’s…
Netanyahu Frustrated with Likud MKs, Ignores Bitan in List Dispute
Prime Minister Netanyahu is frustrated with certain Likud MKs and seeks to control the party list, ignoring David Bitan who filed a petition against him. Netanyahu was granted 10…
Channel 14 Reporter Boasts of Knowing Exact Time of Iran War Before It Began
Channel 14’s Hillel Biton Rozen claimed he knew the exact start time of Israel’s Iran operation before it began. Meanwhile, Shin Bet secretly collected communication data on journ…
Shin Bet to Investigate Iran Operation Leak, Unrelated to Baradugo Meeting
Shin Bet is investigating a leak about an Iran operation, emphasizing the probe is unrelated to a meeting between its chief and a Channel 14 commentator.
Relative of Channel 14 Journalist Attends Meeting with Shin Bet Chief on Security Investigation
A close relative of a Channel 14 journalist attended a meeting between Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Channel 14 presenter Yaakov Bardugo about investigating a security leak involvi…
Israeli Man Charged for Planning Attack on Former Left-Wing MK for Small Payment
Asaf Israel Aryeh, 28, from Beersheba, was indicted for planning a paid violent attack on former MK Mossi Raz and providing information on ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. He was arre…
President Herzog Warns of Election Interference Attempts; Shin Bet Chief Affirms Subordination to Election Committee
President Herzog warned of internal and external attempts to disrupt election integrity, while Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar confirmed the agency's direct subordination to the Central…
Former IDF Chief Herzl Halevi Testifies in Tzachi Braverman Leak Interference Case
Former IDF Chief Herzl Halevi testified about the investigation into Tzachi Braverman's alleged attempt to obstruct a probe into a classified intelligence leak to the German newsp…
Internal Resistance Challenges Shin Bet Chief David Zini's Leadership Amid Leaked Recordings
David Zini, head of Israel's Shin Bet, faces deep internal opposition and loss of control over the spokesperson unit following leaked recordings, sparking a leadership crisis with…
President Herzog Emphasizes Security Agencies' Loyalty to the State, Not Individuals or Factions
President Isaac Herzog told Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar that Israel's security agencies serve the state as sovereign, not any individual or faction, during a National Security Colleg…
Former Security Chief Erez Wiener Praises Shin Bet Head Zini for Correcting Pre-October 7 Intelligence Failures
Erez Wiener praised Shin Bet chief David Zini for correcting intelligence failures before the October 7 attacks, contrasting him with former chief Ronen Bar. Wiener highlighted Zi…
Israeli Government Allocates $140 Million for Shin Bet to Combat Crime in Arab Sector
The Israeli government will allocate 500 million shekels to the Shin Bet to combat crime in the Arab sector, reallocating funds from a previous plan. The decision, supported by mi…
Israeli Government Challenges Supreme Court Rulings Amid Rising Constitutional Crisis
In January 2026, the Israeli government made a contentious decision effectively ignoring Supreme Court rulings, escalating fears of a constitutional crisis. Justice Yitzhak Amit's…
Professor Yuval Elbashan Criticizes Supreme Court President Amid Political Crisis
Professor Yuval Elbashan criticized Supreme Court President Isaac Amit for lacking political wisdom amid a political crisis, asserting that the government, not the court, is respo…
New Shin Bet Leadership Paves Way for Arab Crime Crackdown in Israel
Following a leadership change, Israel's Shin Bet is set to establish a new unit to combat crime in the Arab community using advanced surveillance tools, backed by 1.3 billion shek…
Yotam Zamri Accuses Legal Advisers of Blocking Probe into Shin Bet Leak Over Religious Bias
Yotam Zamri accused Israel's legal advisers of opposing an investigation into a Shin Bet operation leak due to personal and religious bias against the Shin Bet chief. The leak inv…
Jonathan Urich Received Detailed Update on Eli Feldstein's Arrest Despite Denials
Jonathan Urich, advisor to Prime Minister Netanyahu, received a detailed update on Eli Feldstein's arrest despite earlier denials and subsequently deleted his phone data. Evidence…
Senior Journalist Defends Netanyahu Ally David Zini for Shin Bet Chief Amid Media Criticism
Journalist Omri Assenheim defends Netanyahu ally David Zini’s candidacy for Shin Bet chief, blaming media bias for criticism but also noting Zini’s recent public missteps.
Prosecutors Tried Over 10 Times to Get Netanyahu's Testimony in Classified Documents Case
Israeli prosecutors tried more than 10 times in under two months to get Benjamin Netanyahu to give open testimony in the classified documents case, but he did not cooperate. The r…
Businessman Eyal Waldman says former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar should be jailed
Eyal Waldman, whose daughter and her partner were killed on October 7, accused former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of criminal negligence. In a Channel 13 interview, Waldman said Bar…
Netanyahu Aide Destroyed Phone After Feldstein Arrest, Report Says
Channel 12 reported that Ronen Bar told investigators he briefed Benjamin Netanyahu personally on Eli Feldstein’s arrest shortly after it happened. The report says Jonathan Urich…
