Israel's government dismissed Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar on Friday, March 21, 2025, following a cabinet vote. Bar's last day is scheduled for April 10, moved up from the initial date of April 20. This marks the first time in Israeli history that a government has dismissed a Shin Bet leader. Bar criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's "unfounded claims and inappropriate motives" for his dismissal, suggesting a conflict of interest related to Shin Bet's investigation into Netanyahu's office's ties with Qatar. He alleges that the abrupt dismissal interferes with ongoing investigations, potentially influenced by foreign interests. Protests have erupted in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv against Bar's dismissal, particularly concerning the 'Catargate' scandal involving alleged Qatari payments to Netanyahu's ex-advisors.
Israel Dismisses Shin Bet Chief Amid Qatar Investigation Controversy
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