The Israeli PM cited Shin Bet's failure to anticipate the 7 October attack - but the move has sparked outrage and protests. -
Benjamin Netanyahu says he will sack Israel’s domestic spy chief
Prime minister’s move could spark more turmoil as fallout over intelligence failures before October 7 attack continuesFinancial Times - 4d -
Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests
Bar had strained relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, whose aides are being investigated by intelligence agency. The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, a ...The Guardian - 8h -
Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief
The Israeli prime minister’s effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency’s independence.The New York Times - 4d -
Who is Ronen Bar, the sacked chief of Israel’s Shin Bet security service?
Former special forces soldier made enemies after disagreements with far-right factions in Netanyahu government. Israel supreme court freezes firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, the head of ...The Guardian - 4h -
Netanyahu’s Move to Fire Shin Bet Chief Reflects Wider Push for Control
The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.The New York Times - 4d -
Thousands protest in Israel over ‘attack on democracy’ by Netanyahu
Protesters accuse PM of continuing Gaza war for political reasons and ignoring plight of hostages still held by Hamas. Israel–Gaza war – latest updates Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken ...The Guardian - 1d -
Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service
Prime minister's move against Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar will prompt further accusations of authoritarianism. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will seek to dismiss the director of Shin Bet, Israel’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel's internal security chief as power struggle boils over
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security serviceABC News - 4d -
Israeli Cabinet Approves Ouster of Shin Bet Chief, Who Calls the Move Illegal
Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.The New York Times - 18h
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