Overview

• Ronen Bar announced his resignation as Shin Bet chief, effective June 15, citing the agency's failure to warn of Hamas' October 2023 attacks.
• The resignation comes after Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempt to fire Bar, which was blocked by Israel's Supreme Court amid legal challenges.
• Bar accused Netanyahu of pressuring him to spy on anti-government protesters and disrupt the prime minister's corruption trial, claims Netanyahu denies.
• Critics argue Netanyahu's attempts to dismiss Bar were aimed at undermining the Shin Bet's investigation into alleged Qatar-linked corruption involving his aides.
• Bar emphasized the importance of preserving the Shin Bet's independence, framing his resignation as a step to protect the agency's integrity.