Overview

• The High Court of Israel has temporarily frozen Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempt to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, pending further hearings.
• Netanyahu alleges Bar failed to act on prior warnings of the October 7 Hamas attack, though the timing of this claim has raised questions.
• Bar is currently investigating corruption allegations involving two members of Netanyahu’s office and alleged financial ties to Qatar.
• Netanyahu has escalated attacks on the judiciary and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing them of being part of a 'Leftist deep state.'
• Mass protests continue across Israel, with critics accusing Netanyahu of undermining democratic institutions and politicizing security agencies.