Netanyahu Moves to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief Over 'Lack of Trust'

The Israeli Prime Minister cites ongoing distrust with Ronen Bar as tensions rise over accountability for the October 2023 Hamas attack.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to seek the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing an 'ongoing lack of trust.'
The decision follows disputes over responsibility for the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which killed 1,200 people and is considered Israel's worst security failure.
Bar has acknowledged Shin Bet's role in the attack's failures but claims his dismissal stems from political motives unrelated to the agency's performance.
Critics, including opposition leaders, argue the move is an attempt to consolidate power and deflect blame from Netanyahu's government.
The dismissal vote is scheduled for Wednesday, amid broader calls for an official state inquiry into the October 7 events, which Netanyahu has resisted.