The head of Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, was dismissed at the behest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a week after Netanyahu expressed a loss of confidence in Bar. This decision comes amid rising public protests, contentious judicial reforms, and strained relations post-Hamas attacks. Bar's tenure was initially set to last until next year, but tensions peaked following a report acknowledging Shin Bet's failure to prevent the Hamas attack. His exit leaves the position open for a successor by April 10 or earlier, further complicating Netanyahu's ongoing political and legal battles.
Ronen Bar, head of Shin Bet, was dismissed following a loss of confidence by Prime Minister Netanyahu, which followed public protests against the decision.
Netanyahu's proposal to end Bar's term comes amidst rising tensions over judicial reforms and the Hamas attack that exposed intelligence failures.
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