Israeli Cabinet Fires Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar

Mar 21, 2025 Khushi Kumari

The Israeli government has officially dismissed Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet, the country’s internal security agency

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Bar for failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack, leading to his dismissal

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Bar’s removal from office will take effect on April 10, 2025, marking the end of his tenure as intelligence chief

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Ronen Bar criticized the decision, calling it politically motivated and warning that it could weaken Israel’s security operations

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Israel’s Attorney General opposed the firing, stating that it lacked legal grounds and could disrupt national security efforts

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Bar’s dismissal has sparked protests, with many Israelis accusing the government of using him as a scapegoat for security failures

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Critics argue that Netanyahu’s decision is part of a broader attempt to control security agencies and silence opposition

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