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Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar announced that he will conclude his position on June 15, 2025. "As the head of the organization, I took responsibility - and now, on an evening that symbolizes remembrance, heroism and sacrifice, I have chosen to announce its fulfillment and my decision to end my role as head of the General Security Service. My love for the homeland and loyalty to the state are the foundation for every decision I've made in my professional life. The same applies tonight. After 35 years of service, in order to allow for an orderly process of appointing a permanent replacement and professional overlap, I will conclude my role on June 15, 2025," he said at a memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel.