Ronen Bar, head of Shin Bet, steps down due to October 7 mishaps, easing tensions with Benjamin Netanyahu
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In a stunning announcement at a memorial event for fallen Shin Bet soldiers, the head of Israel's domestic intelligence service, Ronen Bar, casually dropped the bomb: he's packing his bags and bouncing in June. After years of tussling with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bar is hitting the bricks over the Shin Bet's fumble to anticipate the Hamas attacks in October 2023.
"All systems collapsed," Bar griped in his speech, adding that even the Shin Bet botched the warning.
Bar's departure date? June 15, baby! He'll stick around until then to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, letting the political cats play while he bids adieu.
The Shin Bet's responsibilities go beyond just counterterrorism; it's also in charge of safeguarding government officials.
Netanyahu's plans to can Bar raised eyebrows in Israel. The spat revolves around an ongoing investigation into Netanyahu's office's ties with Qatar[1][2][4]. Critics allege that Netanyahu's represented a deliberate attempt to derail the probe – a charge he vehemently denies[1][2]. The Supreme Court called for a cozy compromise, not wanting to unleash the political powder keg[1][4].
According to Bar, Netanyahu's been attempting to leverage the Shin Bet for political and personal gain – even pressuring him to spy on anti-government protesters and engineer a way to dodge his corruption trial[1][4]. Naturally, Netanyahu has called Bar's allegations hogwash[1][4].
With Bar's departure, watchdog groups are wary that Netanyahu may replace him with a more compliant swiner, potentially influencing future investigations involving the Prime Minister[1][4].
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- Amidst the impending resignation of Ronen Bar, the head of Israel's domestic intelligence service, who is stepping down in June following a disagreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Shin Bet's failure to anticipate Hamas attacks in October 2023, the spotlight has been cast on Netanyahu's stated intentions to replace Bar, sparking concerns among watchdog groups about potential policy-and-legislation manipulations in 2023.
- With general-news headlines buzzing about the upcoming policy-and-legislation shifts and Netanyahu's plans to resign Bar, the political landscape of Israel is brimming with intrigue and controversy, especially in light of the ongoing investigation into Netanyahu's office's ties with Qatar and the allegations of political manipulation by the Prime Minister.
- Bar's upcoming resignation in June has stirred numerous debates and discussions within Israeli politics, as critics accuse Netanyahu of purposely derailing the investigation into his office's Qatar ties by interfering with the Shin Bet and pressuring Bar to spy on anti-government protesters and engineer a means to evade his corruption trial.
- As Bar prepares to resign on June 15, commentators and journalists are keeping a close eye on the unfolding political drama in Israel, speculating on the potential implications for policy-and-legislation and the country's general-news landscape in 2023, as Netanyahu reportedly seeks to replace Bar with a more compliant individual who may further influence the ongoing investigation involving the Prime Minister.
