US EditionRuckus in Israeli court as hearings begin on Netanyahu bid to sack spy chief
- Netanyahu dismissed security chief Ronen Bar, prompting legal challenges and political debate.
- Netanyahu stated a "lack of trust" due to Bar's security assessment for his trial.
- Bar refused to delay Netanyahu's corruption trial, souring their relationship and leading to dismissal.
- Bar stated: "After I managed to discuss the issue... There was no security risk."
- The Supreme Court suspended the dismissal until April 8, sparking protests and a "conflict of interest" claim.
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Israel: Should we fear an escalation of the constitutional crisis?
After a busy day of hearing to rule on the legality of the dismissal of Shin Bet's director, the Israeli Supreme Court called on the government and the general prosecutor of the Hebrew state on Tuesday night to find a compromise. ...
In Israel, the Supreme Court decides that the leader of the Shin Bet will remain in office until "a later decision"
The government of the Israeli Prime Minister had decided on 21 March to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Internal Security Agency, in which Benyamin Netanyahu claimed to have lost all confidence.
Livestream/ Netanyahu accuses the police and the Public Prosecutor's Office of wanting to overthrow him from office as prime minister
The Israeli Prime Minister testified in court, after a week of visits abroad, and made a severe attack on the police and the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Uproar at court hearing over Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to sack Israeli intelligence boss
Israel’s Supreme Court began a hearing yesterday into prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to sack the head of the domestic intelligence service amid an uproar from shouting protesters that forced the judges to clear the court.
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