The Israeli government unanimously voted to remove Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet, following deepening tensions over his handling of investigations related to Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides. Tens of thousands protested the decision, alleging ulterior motives for Bar’s dismissal. Bar criticized the manner of his firing as inappropriate and accused Netanyahu of undermining public trust for personal loyalty. The prime minister countered the backlash by alleging interference from a 'leftist Deep State', emphasizing the government's need to reinforce its authority amid rising dissent.
In a strongly worded letter, Ronen Bar criticized the process of his dismissal as "inappropriate for any employee, let alone a high-ranking one, let alone the head of the Shin Bet."
Bar asserted that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claims of lost trust were misleading, saying, "This is not about the lack of trust, but about the perception of personal loyalty over loyalty to the public."
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