Ronen Bar | |
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רונן בר | |
Nationality | Israeli |
Alma mater | Tel Aviv University Harvard University[1] |
Occupation | Intelligence official |
Espionage activity | |
Allegiance | Israel |
Service branch | Shabak |
Service years | 1993–present |
Rank | Director |
Ronen Bar (Hebrew: רונן בר; born December 25, 1965)[2] is an Israeli intelligence officer and the director of the Israeli Security Agency (commonly referred to as Shin Bet, Shabak, or ISA) since 13 October 2021. He replaced Nadav Argaman, after having served as his deputy since 2018. Bar was appointed by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his nomination was approved by Israel's cabinet on 11 October 2021.[2] He assumed office on 13 October 2021.[3]