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Israeli Cabinet Approves Historic Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief

  • The Israeli government approved the dismissal of Ronen Bar, head of Shin Bet, due to an ongoing lack of trust, as stated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
  • Netanyahu stated that trust in the head of domestic security is crucial during the war, emphasizing the need for effective counter-terrorism.
  • Bar's dismissal follows the failed prevention of Hamas' October 7 attack, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and many hostages taken to Gaza, according to Israeli sources.
  • Bar's dismissal comes amid an ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis, according to various reports.
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Ronen Barr was dismissed because Benjamin Netanyahu no longer had any "trust"

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Israel opposition urges general strike over security chief ouster

Israel's opposition leader on Saturday called for a general strike if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to obey a Supreme Court decision freezing the government's dismissal of the internal security chief.

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The leader of the Israeli opposition, Yair Laipid, called today, in front of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv, for a general strike if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not listen to the opinion of the Supreme Court, which froze the government's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet (internal security).

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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.

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