Why dismiss Shin Bet head? Newly leaked quotes from Netanyahu reveal rationale

Netanyahu criticized Bar's public support for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing it as one of the main reasons for his dismissal.

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90, Canva, CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90)

MARCH 21, 2025 18:23

Updated: MARCH 21, 2025 19:31

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