Netanyahu Faces Protests and Legal Challenges Over Dismissals of Key Officials
Tensions escalate as Israel's Supreme Court blocks Shin Bet chief's dismissal, while Netanyahu accuses him of unauthorized investigations and moves to oust the Attorney General.
- The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to dismiss Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar, with a review scheduled for April 8, 2025.
- Netanyahu has accused Bar of conducting unauthorized investigations into far-right elements, including Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, further polarizing the political landscape.
- The government has initiated a motion of no confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, marking the first step in an unprecedented dismissal process.
- Mass protests have erupted across Israel, with demonstrators opposing the dismissals, demanding the release of hostages in Gaza, and accusing Netanyahu of undermining democracy.
- Critics and opposition leaders claim Netanyahu's actions are politically motivated, citing corruption allegations and conflicts of interest tied to the 'Qatargate' scandal.
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