Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief Stirs Controversy

Mon Mar 17 2025 15:36:32 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Netanyahu's Bid to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief Stirs Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister's move to fire intelligence head raises alarms about government interference.


Amid escalating tensions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated moves to remove Ronen Bar, the director of Shin Bet, prompting fears of political meddling in Israel's domestic intelligence operations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday his intention to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, a decision that has ignited controversy regarding potential political interference. Critics argue that this move signifies an alarming trend towards undermining the agency's independence, particularly amidst ongoing tensions between Netanyahu and prominent figures within Israel's security establishment regarding the Gaza conflict.

Bar's potential ousting follows ongoing Shin Bet investigations into various accusations against Netanyahu’s aides, including claims of secret document leaks to external media. The prime minister's office indicated that a draft for Bar's dismissal would be submitted to the Israeli cabinet for review this week.

However, complications arose when Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara issued a letter advising that Netanyahu could not move forward with the firing until the legal implications were clarified. She expressed concerns about a conflict of interest due to the agency's current investigations of Netanyahu's aides.

In the backdrop, members of Netanyahu's coalition have vocally demanded Bar's termination, alleging that he has compromised the prime minister's authority. They have also targeted Baharav-Miara, calling for her dismissal owing to her historically strained relationship with Netanyahu.

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