Shin Bet chief levels ‘explosive’ accusation against PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused by the opposition of dismantling government institutions and of going after any senior official who challenges him. Netanyahu has systematically either fired or pushed to resign those in positions of power on October 7, 2023.
Netanyahu has so far refused to allow an independent commission of inquiry to investigate what happened on October 7 and all the failures since then.
Additionally, the fired chief of internal security – who will step down on April 10 – sent a letter saying Netanyahu, even during the war, was undermining police and the intelligence community.
Ronen Bar said not allowing him to attend the negotiations for a ceasefire was essentially motivated by Netanyahu wanting to negotiate but not reach a deal, which is an explosive accusation that is sure to inflame emotions even further in Israel.
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Israel’s Supreme Court freezes decision to sack intelligence chief
Israel’s Supreme Court has suspended the move by Netanyahu’s government to fire the domestic intelligence agency chief while the court reviews appeals filed against the dismissal.
“It is hereby ordered that a provisional measure be taken to stay the effect of the decision subject to the appeals until another decision is made,” the court said.
The freeze will remain in place until the appeals are presented to the court before April 8.
The Supreme Court’s decision came hours after Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously approved his request to fire the head of the Shin Bet internal security service, Ronen Bar.
‘Very worried our country is becoming a dictatorship’
Over the past three days, demonstrators against the move to sack Shin Bet boss Ronen Bar have joined forces with protesters angry at the decision to resume fighting in Gaza.
Israel’s decision broke a two-month ceasefire while 59 Israeli captives remain in the war-battered Palestinian enclave.
“We’re very, very worried that our country is becoming a dictatorship,” Rinat Hadashi, 59, said in West Jerusalem. “They’re abandoning our hostages, they’re neglecting all the important things for this country.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to resume the bombardment of Gaza has triggered protests in Israel with a coalition of victims’ families and Netanyahu critics regrouping and accusing him of using the Gaza war for political ends.
Protesters hold a banner that reads ‘History is made by the people’ during a demonstration in West Jerusalem
