Ronen Bar: ex-Shin Bet chief who incurred right-wing wrath

Ronen Bar’s tenure as Israel’s Shin Bet chief came to an end after Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack, leading to his intended resignation. However, Bar was sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to disagreements over his positions and investigations, including on the attack and alleged payments from Qatar. Bar’s dismissal was seen as a move to appease the country’s right-wing coalition, led by figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

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