Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar on Tuesday presented the investigation for his and his organization’s failure on October 7 and commented on when he’ll “decide” to step down amid reports that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu plans to dismiss him in the imminent future.
Channel 12 reported that Bar told Shin Bet employees: “I take responsibility and I intend to fulfill it. But the timing matters,” adding: “I am not satisfied with the return of 197 hostages. I am looking at the 59 that remain.”
The report added that Bar also said that he wants to ensure a state commission of inquiry is established, and once he sees that happening, “I would like to hand over the baton to one of my two excellent deputies.”
Bar emphasized that he will fight against the “imposition” of a Shin Bet chief from outside the organization.
Bar has a long history of working against his boss, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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Sounds like Obama strategy to me..
The arrogance of the Israeli deep state far surpasses anything we’ve seen here so far.
This failed leader “take responsibility” yet has the chutzpah to select who will take him over.
The failed Bibi should have thrown him and his friends out a long time ago.
Not his business nor perogative as to who replaces him.
This is a democracy here, we can throw you down the stairs, and for his safety also,
Another deep state operative
Correct. All prerogatives belong to the Attorney General- at least according to her.
His resignation should have been the first among many. Shin Bet and the IDF brass along with most of Likud have become peaceniks who speak with a forked tongue. Speak softly and carry a big stick is the opposite of the Israeli approach for the last 40 years. They talk big, take a shot, then run back and brag about their imaginary victory. The total lack of personal responsibility for poor decision making and policy development is staggering. I’m no fan of Leiberman, but truthfully he is the only one in the entire government who has clean hands in the October 7 debacle. For years he advocated radical action in Gaza knowing Hamas was planning a major assault while biding their time, and his reports were repeatedly pushed aside and ignored.