Ronen Bar, chief of Israel's Shin Bet, alleged in a public affidavit that Prime Minister Netanyahu pressured him to violate legal boundaries by surveilling anti-government protestors and their funders. Bar claimed Netanyahu sought his personal loyalty over adherence to Supreme Court rulings, especially in light of a constitutional crisis. This affidavit, submitted regarding Netanyahu's attempted dismissal of Bar amid ongoing investigations into aides related to classified leaks, reflects profound tensions between Netanyahu's coalition and more liberal factions, highlighting threats to the foundations of Israeli democracy and governance.
Ronen Bar's affidavit details Prime Minister Netanyahu's pressuring to overstep legal boundaries, reflecting a personal loyalty expectation rather than professional standards in Israel's domestic security.
Mr. Bar alleged that Netanyahu's desire to fire him coincided with an investigation into aides facing security breaches, signaling a deeper constitutional and democratic crisis.
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