Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara

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  Israel’s political crisis deepens after vote against attorney-general

  Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet withdraws confidence in Gali Baharav-Miara
  
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  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.
  
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  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 - Mar. 16
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  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 service
  
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  Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are 'only the beginning'

  Israel has launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says are “only the beginning” and “a necessary condition for freeing hostages.”
  
  ABC News - 6d
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  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 - Mar. 17
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  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 continues
  
  Financial Times - Mar. 16
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  Israeli government approves Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head

  The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime minister’s office said.
  
  NBC News - 4d
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  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 - Mar. 16

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