Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel’s internal security chief as power struggle boils over
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1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu seeks to dismiss Israel’s internal security chief as power struggle boils over

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the internal security service this week, deepening a power struggle focused largely on who bears responsibility for the Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza. Netanyahu’s effort to remove Ronen Bar as director of the Shin Bet comes as the security service investigates close aides of the prime minister. The prime minister said removing him would help Israel “achieve its war goals and prevent the next disaster.” Netanyahu’s proposed resolution for Bar’s dismissal would need the approval of parliament, the Knesset, and it is likely he has support to pass it. Cohen also called Netanyahu’s decision “very problematic.” He said it illustrates the conflict of interest regarding the Shin Bet findings around the Oct. 7 attack and the agency’s investigations into connections between the prime minister’s office and Qatar, a mediator in talks on the war in Gaza. Israeli media have said Bar was among top security officials warning ahead of the Oct. 7 attack that the strife was sending an image of weakness to Israel’s enemies.

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3 days, 16 hours ago

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Al Jazeera  

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Nearly two-thirds of Israelis fear for democracy amid tussle between Netanyahu and Shin Bet chief: Poll

Firstpost  

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Thousands of Israelis protest Shin Bet chief’s dismissal, for captives
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4 days, 16 hours ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Israeli opposition appeals against intel chief sacking
5 days, 4 hours ago

Israeli opposition appeals against intel chief sacking

Raw Story  

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Israeli Cabinet votes to remove Shin Bet chief head Ronen Bar
5 days, 8 hours ago

Israeli Cabinet votes to remove Shin Bet chief head Ronen Bar

Op India  

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Israeli Cabinet fires Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, Netanyahu blames him for Oct 7 failure
5 days, 12 hours ago

Israeli Cabinet fires Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, Netanyahu blames him for Oct 7 failure

Firstpost  

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Israel’s top court halts government’s decision to fire Shin Bet chief
5 days, 16 hours ago

Israel’s top court halts government’s decision to fire Shin Bet chief

Al Jazeera  

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Netanyahu’s government votes to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service Shin Bet
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6 days, 16 hours ago

Netanyahu’s government votes to dismiss head of Israel’s internal security service Shin Bet

CNN  

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Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s chief of domestic security sparks an uproar
1 week ago

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s chief of domestic security sparks an uproar

The Hindu  

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Binyamin Netanyahu is leading Israel into (another) crisis

Hindustan Times  

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Netanyahu's move to fire security agency chief threatens new crisis in Israel
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1 week, 2 days ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s domestic security chief sparks an uproar
1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s domestic security chief sparks an uproar

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. Israel’s attorney general said Sunday that Netanyahu needed to clarify the legal basis for his decision before taking any action, noting that “the role of the Shin …

Israel's Netanyahu seeks to fire internal security agency chief
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Israel's Netanyahu seeks to fire internal security agency chief

Raw Story  

by Ruth EGLASH Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he was seeking to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security agency, who swiftly called the move political and said the premier expected "personal loyalty". "Due to ongoing lack of trust, I have decided to bring a proposal to the government to end the tenure of the Shin Bet chief …

Netanyahu Says He Will Seek To Dismiss The Head Of Israel's Internal Security Service
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1 week, 2 days ago

Netanyahu Says He Will Seek To Dismiss The Head Of Israel's Internal Security Service

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he will seek to dismiss the head of the country’s internal security service this week, following a power struggle over the Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza. Netanyahu said in a statement the he has had “ongoing distrust” with Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, …

Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
1 week, 3 days ago

Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service

CNN  

CNN — After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief of the Shin Bet security service, Ronen Bar. “The duty of trust owed by the head of the Shin Bet is first and foremost to the citizens of Israel – this perception is what underlies all of my actions and …

Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service
1 week, 3 days ago

Netanyahu moves to fire the head of Israel’s internal security service

CNN  

CNN — After months of tension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would seek to remove the chief of the Shin Bet security service, Ronen Bar. “The duty of trust owed by the head of the Shin Bet is first and foremost to the citizens of Israel – this perception is what underlies all of my actions and …

Netanyahu moves to dismiss domestic security chief over lack of ‘trust’
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1 week, 3 days ago

Netanyahu moves to dismiss domestic security chief over lack of ‘trust’

Al Jazeera  

Israeli leader says that he no longer has faith in the head of Shin Bet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will bring a vote to the government to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet domestic security service. In a statement from Netanyahu’s office on Sunday, the prime minister said he has had an “ongoing distrust” for Ronen Bar and …

Israeli court gags police probing Netanyahu aides’ ties with Qatar officials over leaked documents
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Firstpost  

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara launched an investigation last month into “the connection between officials working in the Prime Minister’s Office and officials connected to the state of Qatar.” In the photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen holding the meeting of Security Cabinet. An Israeli court on Tuesday issued a gag order on police investigating alleged links between Qatar …

Shin Bet report: Israeli security agency ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings
3 weeks ago

Shin Bet report: Israeli security agency ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings

Firstpost  

The Shin Bet’s report was published on Tuesday, five days after the military released the result of an investigation saying it had drastically underestimated Hamas’ capabilities and ”failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians”. Israel’s top security agency overlooked warning signs that Hamas was planning an attack in October 2023 and was misled into believing the militant group did …

Shin Bet report: Israeli security agency ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings
3 weeks ago

Shin Bet report: Israeli security agency ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings

Firstpost  

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Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame

CNN  

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Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas
1 month ago

Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas

Al Jazeera  

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Israeli attorney general orders probe into allegation that Netanyahu’s wife harassed opponents
3 months ago

Israeli attorney general orders probe into allegation that Netanyahu’s wife harassed opponents

LA Times  

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WATCH: 2 flares fired at Netanyahu's private residence, Shin Bet calls it 'dangerous escalation'
4 months, 1 week ago

WATCH: 2 flares fired at Netanyahu's private residence, Shin Bet calls it 'dangerous escalation'

Firstpost  

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Netanyahu fires Israel's Defence Minister
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu fires Israel's Defence Minister

ABC  

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Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
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Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

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Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

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Biden national security spokesman claims Netanyahu wants to avoid wider regional war
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Independent  

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Israeli pensioner arrested over Iran-backed plot to assassinate Netanyahu, security service says
6 months, 1 week ago

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The Independent  

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Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack
7 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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Proposed Gaza cease-fire puts Netanyahu at a crossroads that could shape his legacy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages
10 months, 1 week ago

An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages

Associated Press  

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Israel's defence and intelligence insiders on the Gaza war and why Netanyahu won't stop
1 year ago

Israel's defence and intelligence insiders on the Gaza war and why Netanyahu won't stop

ABC  

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Biden: Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza
1 year ago

Biden: Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ by not preventing more civilian deaths in Gaza

Associated Press  

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Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war
1 year, 3 months ago

Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war

Associated Press  

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Israelis furious at Netanyahu government over response to Hamas attack, aid efforts
1 year, 4 months ago

Israelis furious at Netanyahu government over response to Hamas attack, aid efforts

India Today  

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Former leaders of Israel’s security services are speaking out against Netanyahu’s policies
1 year, 6 months ago

Former leaders of Israel’s security services are speaking out against Netanyahu’s policies

Associated Press  

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Israeli Police Recommend Indicting Netanyahu In 3rd Corruption Allegations This Year
6 years, 3 months ago

Israeli Police Recommend Indicting Netanyahu In 3rd Corruption Allegations This Year

NPR  

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