Ronen Bar Reportedly Warned Knesset Panel of Multi-Front War Before October 7
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A newly disclosed account says then-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar addressed the Knesset secret-services subcommittee roughly three weeks before October 7, 2023. Several unnamed sources said he warned of the near-term possibility of war on multiple fronts. His presentation, titled “The Perfect Storm,” was understood by lawmakers as a warning that divisions in Israeli society were eroding deterrence and encouraging adversaries. Security sources said he sought the appearance because he believed the political leadership was not taking his warnings seriously. The closed proceedings and evidence presented remain classified.