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Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Announces Resignation Amid Political Turmoil

Ronen Bar will step down as Shin Bet Chief on June 15, following tension with Netanyahu and criticism over security failures before the October 7 attacks.

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  1. Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row

    Bar was one of the first senior security officials to accept responsibility for the many failures that led to the 2023 attacks, and made it clear he intended to resign.

    Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row

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  2. Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15

    Bar argued instead that his ouster was motivated by a desire to halt the “pursuit of truth” about the events leading up to October 7 and also the corruption charges that hang over Netanyahu in an ongoing, long-drawn-out trial.

    Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15

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Updated: Apr 28th, 2025, 6:37 PM ET

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Ronen Bar, Chief of the Shin Bet, announced his resignation effective June 15 after tensions with Prime Minister Netanyahu and amid a political crisis following his alleged failures before the October 7 attacks. Bar accepted responsibility for the security agency's shortcomings and faced accusations from Netanyahu, who claimed Bar politicized his role. The situation sparked mass protests and revealed deep political rifts, with opposition leaders expressing support for Bar's decision. As investigations into corruption and Hamas attacks continue, Bar's departure underscores the fraught relationship between the security services and the government.


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