Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously voted to dismiss Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar on March 21, marking the first time in Israel’s history that the domestic security agency’s head was fired. Netanyahu cited a lack of confidence in Bar following the October 7 Hamas attack. Bar rejected the claims, warning that the move was aimed at halting the ‘Qatargate’ probe into Doha’s influence in Israeli decision-making. The decision triggered mass protests across Israel, with opposition figures and President Isaac Herzog expressing concern.2:00 NETANYAHU AIDE CALLS BAR “THREAT TO DEMOCRACY”3:16 BAR REJECTS CLAIMS, HINTS ‘QATARGATE PROBE’ AT RISK5:49 ISRAELI PRESIDENT, OPPOSITION LEADER SLAMS BAR’S DISMISSAL7:35 ANTI-GOVT PROTESTS RAGE ACROSS ISRAEL n18oc_crux

Varma, appointed to the Delhi High Court in October 2021, is embroiled in controversy over alleged discovery of huge cash at his residence following a fire

The IDF will continue its ground operation in Gaza “with increasing intensity” until Hamas remaining hostages, Israel Katz says. 

​The IDF will continue its ground operation in Gaza “with increasing intensity” until Hamas remaining hostages, Israel Katz says.