Bar had strained relations with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption and whose close aides are being investigated by the intelligence agencyThe head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office, a week after Benjamin Netanyahu said he had lost confidence in him, and despite three days of protests against the move.“The government unanimously approved prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to end ISA [Israeli Security Agency] director Ronen Bar’s term of office,” a statement said. Continue reading...
The Israeli Supreme Court froze Netanyahu's decision to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid protests and petitions, citing the need to hear appeals against the dismissal. Netanyahu maintains the government has the authority to choose the Shin Bet head. Bar claims his firing is motivated by Netanyahu's personal interests, referencing the Shin Bet's investigation into the October 7th attack and probes into Netanyahu's aides. The government claims it has lost confidence in Bar, while critics allege a conflict of interest in his dismissal.
