Netanyahu moves to fire intel chief who is investigating his aides | Flipboard
"I have had an ongoing lack of trust in the head of the Shin Bet, a distrust that has only grown over time." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will ask the government to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, the country's internal security agency, Ronen Bar. Ronen Bar, head of Israel’s Shin Bet, has stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss him is unrelated to the 7 October , 2023, security failures. In a statement, Bar said, “I took responsibility for the agency’s part [in the attack]… it is clear that the intent behind my dismissal is not related to 7 October.” He criticised Netanyahu’s demand for personal loyalty, calling it “an entirely improper expectation” that conflicts with the public interest. Far-right former National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir supported the move, saying, “This is something I have been demanding for a long time – better late than never. There is no place in a democratic country for officials who act politically against elected leaders.” On social media, Ben Gvir urged the right-wing to “learn from President Trump to eradicate the Deep State.” Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye
