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.
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Benjamin Netanyahu says he will sack Israel’s domestic spy chief
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Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service
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Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel's internal security chief as power struggle boils over
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Israeli Supreme Court suspends firing of intelligence chief
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Israeli cabinet sacks head of Shin Bet intelligence agency
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Netanyahu faces backlash over plan to fire internal security chief
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Israeli Cabinet Approves Ouster of Shin Bet Chief, Who Calls the Move Illegal
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Israeli government dismisses head of domestic intelligence service
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Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'
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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?
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Russia behind Ikea arson attack in Lithuania, prosecutors say
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Houthi missile fired at Israel intercepted as fresh air strikes hit Gaza
A ballistic missile was fired toward Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, with sirens sounding in several areas of Israel.BBC News - 1d -
Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – live
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UN report accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. Netanyahu claims anti-Israel bias
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Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine
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Netanyahu will never accept peace. Where will his perpetual war lead next? | Simon Tisdall
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Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge
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Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv as Israel renews Gaza ground campaign
It comes after Israel resumes its bombing campaign and ground operations in Gaza.BBC News - 1d -
Why has Israel resumed large-scale airstrikes on Gaza?
Officials claim attacks will bring release of more hostages, but some suggest political factors at play for Netanyahu. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has resumed large-scale attacks ...The Guardian - 3d -
Netanyahu says Israel has resumed ‘fighting with force’ against Hamas
Israeli military’s renewed air strikes in Gaza kill more than 400 people, say Palestinian officialsFinancial Times - 3d -
Netanyahu warns Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive ‘is only the beginning’
Israeli PM says attacks will continue until Hamas is destroyed and hostages freed, as airstrikes kill hundreds. The wave of deadly airstrikes that shattered the pause in hostilities in Gaza is ...The Guardian - 3d -
Why has Netanyahu renewed Israel’s offensive against Hamas?
Israeli premier had sought to change terms of ceasefire deal, but critics say he has a personal interest in prolonging the warFinancial Times - 3d -
Israel resumes fighting ‘in full force’ in Gaza, Netanyahu says
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Congress’s priorities are clear: Israel military aid over domestic needs
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France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH
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German intelligence chief says Russia wants to test West
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2025 NFL free agency Day 4 grades: Chiefs get 'A' for adding Patrick Mahomes' new backup, plus other moves
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Netanyahu calls strikes on Gaza 'only the beginning' as hundreds reported killed
Israel's PM warns "this is only the beginning" after deadly strikes on Gaza that broke a ceasefire with Hamas.BBC News - 2d
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