Israeli Attorney General Deems Shin Bet Chief's Dismissal Flawed, Citing Netanyahu’s Conflict of Interest
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Ronen Bar's removal, with a hearing set for April 8, as allegations of political interference and democratic erosion intensify.
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara concluded that Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar was fundamentally flawed and influenced by a conflict of interest.
- The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Bar's removal, with a hearing scheduled for April 8 to determine the legality of the decision.
- Netanyahu justified Bar’s dismissal by citing a 'loss of trust' and the Shin Bet’s alleged failure to prevent the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
- Bar accused Netanyahu of pressuring him in 2024 to provide a security opinion to delay Netanyahu's corruption trial, a claim Netanyahu denies.
- Protests continue across Israel, with opposition groups warning of threats to democratic governance and the government hinting at potential non-compliance with the court's ruling.
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