Overview

• 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.