Netanyahu has resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry into the Oct. 7 attack and has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies.

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar’s rise from Sayeret Matkal to leading Israel’s security agency, navigating political shifts and key operations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced his decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing a lack of trust between them. “I have decided to propose to the government the dismissal of Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar,” Netanyahu said in a video statement released by his office.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to oust Shin Bet head Ronen Bar amid ongoing mistrust. The controversy stems from differing views on accountability for the Oct 7 Hamas attack. Shin Bet admits shortcomings,

Netanyahu moves to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, drawing praise from the Right and fierce opposition from the Left.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to propose the dismissal of Shin Bet's Ronen Bar to the government, citing lost trust. Bar's firing could spark controversy as their relationship was strained during the war against Hamas.

Police chief orders review of comments by Nadav Argaman, after PM accuses him of using criminal tactics when threatening in TV interview to publish secret info if Netanyahu breaks the law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek the dismissal of the director of the Shin Bet internal security service this week, following a power struggle over the Hamas attack that spa

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the head of the country's Shin Bet domestic security service Ronen Bar that he plans to bring his dismissal before the government this week, a statement from Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.