Netanyahu Moves to Dismiss Israel's Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

The decision follows tensions over investigations into Netanyahu's allies and criticism related to the October 7 Hamas attack.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing a lack of trust during ongoing security challenges.
Bar has attributed the dismissal to political motives, linking it to investigations involving Netanyahu's close associates and broader governmental criticism.
The Shin Bet recently released a report acknowledging its failures to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack, while also implicating government policies in enabling Hamas's military buildup.
General Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara has raised legal concerns about Bar's removal, stating it cannot proceed without thorough examination of the legal and factual basis.
Opposition leaders plan to challenge the decision in Israel's Supreme Court, highlighting fears about the erosion of institutional independence under Netanyahu's government.