Israeli Supreme Court Halts Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

The court's decision temporarily blocks the Netanyahu government's unprecedented move, which has drawn widespread protests and allegations of political interference.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government dismissed Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, citing a 'lack of trust,' marking the first such removal in Israeli history.
The Israeli Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction against Bar's dismissal, with a hearing scheduled by April 8 to review the decision.
Critics allege the dismissal is politically motivated to impede Shin Bet investigations into alleged ties between Netanyahu's associates and Qatar, dubbed 'Katargate.'
Mass protests have erupted across Israel, with demonstrators accusing Netanyahu of undermining democratic norms and consolidating power over state institutions.
President Isaac Herzog has expressed grave concerns, warning that the government's actions risk deepening national divisions and eroding public trust.