Israeli Cabinet Approves Historic Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved the dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar amid ongoing protests in Israel.
- Ronen Bar rejected allegations of personal distrust and claimed the dismissal process was illegal, stating it undermines serious investigations.
- Protests erupted in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, leading to confrontations with police during demonstrations against both Bar's ouster and military action in Gaza.
- Public concerns grew that the dismissal aimed to reduce independent checks on government power, intensifying the ongoing debate about Israel's democracy.
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Israel: Opposition wants general strike if Netanyahu goes against justice after Shin Bet leader's dismissal
Israel's Supreme Court suspended on Friday the government's unprecedented decision to dismiss Shin Bet leader Ronen Bar, whose announcement of revocation has revived the deep divisions of society.
The largest demonstration in Israel: Tens of thousands in Tel Aviv, and Netanyahu vows to reveal the facts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has a "dramatic revelation" that will shake you, in a statement addressed to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar...
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