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Netanyahu Dodges Testimony Deadline in Case Involving Shin Bet Chief
Israel’s Supreme Court has approved a delay for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response to accusations that he sought to politicize the Shin Bet for personal and legal gain. The Israeli Supreme Court has approved Prime Minister […]

Shin Bet Chief Submits ‘Severe Allegations’ against Netanyahu in High Court Petition
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Haaretz also reported that Netanyahu’s office had presented Bar with a document that he was expected to sign, intended “to delay the testimony phase” of the prime minister’s corruption trial. […]

Supreme Court Halts Shin Bet Chief’s Dismissal, Blocks Netanyahu’s Replacement
The Israeli Supreme Court has issued a precautionary order halting the dismissal of Ronen Bar, the current head of the Shin Bet internal security service. The order also prevents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from appointing […]

Chaos in Israeli Supreme Court as Hearing on Shin Bet Chief’s Dismissal Suspended
Likud MK Tali Gottlieb was removed by security after shouting disrupted proceedings. Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen and other ex-security officials were present to show support for Bar. The President of the Israeli Supreme […]

Shin Bet Chief Says Netanyahu Fired Him after Refusing to Meddle in Corruption Trial
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu dismissed Ronen Bar last month, citing a loss of confidence following the October 7 resistance operation. The Israeli High Court, however, issued a temporary injunction preventing Bar’s ousting. Shin […]

‘Kingdom’ is Collapsing – Israeli Newspapers on Civil War, Netanyahu’s Dictatorship
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli analysts warn that Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar is leading Israel towards a civil war and potential dictatorship. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss […]

Shin Bet Chief Refuses to Resign, Accuses Netanyahu of Failure
Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sparks political turmoil, as Bar refuses to step down and accuses the prime minister of security failures. The head of Israel’s General Security Service Shin Bet, […]

Netanyahu Fires Shin Bet Chief – Ben-Gvir, Smotrich Welcome Decision
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has dismissed Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, while police investigate former Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman following Netanyahu’s complaint. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced […]

Israel’s Shin Bet Chief Warns against ‘Jewish Terror’: Israeli Media
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a rare warning, Israel’s chief of the internal intelligence agency, Shin Bet warned against ‘Jewish terror’ against Palestinians. What did he mean? In a rare warning, Shin Ben chief […]