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Ronen Bar
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Ronen Bar is an Israeli intelligence officer who served as director of the Shin Bet from October 2021 to June 2025. He joined the Israel Defense Forces in 1984, serving as a soldier and officer in the elite Sayeret Matkal unit. Bar joined the Shin Bet in 1993 as a field agent and later held leadership roles in operations and resource development before becoming deputy chief in 2018. Appointed director by Naftali Bennett, he ultimately resigned in 2025 following a high-profile dispute and dismissal attempt by the government.
In the news: Filed a libel lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over disputed statements and security documents regarding intelligence warnings on the night of the October 7 attack.
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