Netanyahu Faces Escalating Crises as Supreme Court Blocks Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief
Mass protests intensify across Israel over Netanyahu's leadership, judicial reforms, and renewed Gaza strikes, as public trust in his government plummets.
- The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempt to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing legal challenges and opposition appeals.
- Netanyahu is accused of targeting Bar due to his investigation into alleged bribery involving Netanyahu's office and Qatari funds, further fueling political tensions.
- Renewed Israeli military strikes in Gaza have resulted in over 700 Palestinian deaths since the collapse of a ceasefire earlier this month, drawing criticism over the unresolved hostage crisis.
- Mass protests continue across Israel, with demonstrators opposing Netanyahu's judicial reform efforts and accusing him of undermining democracy to consolidate power.
- Recent polls reveal only 17% of Israelis trust Netanyahu's government, with opposition leaders calling for intensified resistance to his policies and actions.