Netanyahu’s Attempted Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Sparks Concerns Over Government Control

Mon Mar 17 2025 18:52:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Netanyahu’s Attempted Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief Sparks Concerns Over Government Control

Analysts warn that Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts could undermine the independence of Israel’s intelligence agency and threaten democracy.


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current move to dismiss the head of Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, the Shin Bet, has raised alarms about his administration's escalating efforts to centralize power within the government.

Netanyahu's intention to eliminate Ronen Bar from his position at the Shin Bet was publicized shortly after a previous announcement regarding the potential ousting of Gali Baharav-Miara, the Israeli attorney general. Simultaneously, the Prime Minister's coalition has been pushing for reforms that would grant politicians more influence over the appointment of Supreme Court justices.

These actions are seen as a continuation of Netanyahu's controversial agenda to diminish the authority of state watchdogs that historically provided checks against government overreach, a plan dubbed "judicial overhaul." The prior attempt to reduce these powers had ignited widespread protests across Israel and sparked increasing social divisions. Although protests subsided after the Hamas attack in October 2023, the recent revival of these proposals has elicited fresh concerns regarding democratic integrity.

Amichai Cohen, a law professor at the Israel Democracy Institute, emphasized that this latest move should not be viewed independently but as part of a broader strategy aimed at dismantling the autonomy of independent agencies. “The judicial overhaul is back,” Cohen remarked, indicating a return to divisive agendas that previously polarized the nation.

The growing tensions regarding these governmental maneuvers come at a crucial time for Israel, as it navigates the complexities of regional stability amid ongoing conflicts. The implications of Netanyahu’s actions could reverberate throughout the fabric of Israeli democracy and its commitment to the rule of law, prompting widespread scrutiny and potential unrest among citizens.

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