Ronen Bar beat out the most recent former deputy Shin Bet chief before him ... science and philosophy from Tel Aviv ...

But Shin Bet chief Shin Bet hit back, saying he was given illegal instructions. Bar has accepted Shin Bet's failure to stop Hamas' attack on Israel. Israel's spy chief has accused Prime Minister ...

According to Bar, pressure was also exerted on him to carry out actions he defines as "against the citizens of the state." (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar ...

Bar will end his role on April 10 or when a new Shin Bet chief is appointed - whichever comes first. Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar ...