Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar evacuated from UAE security conference following Iranian threat

Former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar was hastily evacuated from the United Arab Emirates following a warning of a possible Iranian-directed attack targeting him. Bar was in the UAE with his wife, Dafna Bar-Agassi, to attend a special security conference hosted by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The conference was attended by senior officials from security, intelligence, and decision-making systems from various countries. During Bar's stay, an unusual security alert was received, raising concerns about his safety and a potential Iranian attack. Following the warning, the decision was made to immediately evacuate Bar and his wife back to Israel.

The details surrounding the event and the evacuation were kept under a heavy veil of secrecy and have not been revealed until now. Since his retirement as head of the Shin Bet, Bar has remained engaged in various public initiatives. In February, he was reported to be working to promote the establishment of a school for political leadership, a move that drew criticism.