Ronen Bar
Ronen Bar is an Israeli intelligence officer who served as the director of the Israeli Security Agency from 13 October 2021 to 15 June 2025. He replaced Nadav Argaman, after having served as his deputy since 2018. Bar was appointed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his nomination was approved by Israel's cabinet on 11 October 2021. He assumed office on 13 October 2021 and was fired in March 2025, though his firing was suspended by the High Court of Israel. He submitted his resignation in April, which came into effective in June.
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Jul 1, 2026
Lean Right
The Shin Bet director leads the investigation into the suspect who damaged Netanyahu's convoy vehicle.
Likud views Ronen Bar and the Shin Bet as essential to protecting the government from both external and internal threats, praising their efficiency.
Jun 27, 2026
Lean Left
His controversial dismissal by the prime minister sparked a constitutional crisis and Supreme Court intervention.
Left views him as a guardian of law and order and supports his reinstatement against political interference.