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‘Hamas no longer poses a stratgeic threat’: Former security chiefs call for end of ‘futile’ Gaza War

‘This is leading the State of Israel to the loss of its security and identity,’ said former Shin Bet director Ami Ayalon

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A number of former Israeli security chiefs have called for the end of the 'futile' Gaza War (Image: X/@UnaXeptable)

Benjamin Netanyahu talks with David Zini, who is set to assume the directorship of the Shin Bet (Image: Ma'ayan Toaf/GPO)

Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet director despite Supreme Court ruling

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Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that the government acted unlawfully in firing Shin Bet director Ronern Bar (Pictured: senior justice Yitzak Amit; Image: Flash90)

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Israeli Supreme Court rules firing of Shin Bet chief unlawful

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Israel has arrested an alleged Shin Bet double agent accused of providing false information that compromised its defences on the eve of the October 7 attacks (Pictured: Israeli security forces stand next to a vehicle used by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023; Image: Flash90)

Israel arrests Gaza ‘double agent’ accused of compromising defences on October 7

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Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has announced he will resign on June 15 (Image: Flash90)

Shin Bet chief announces resignation amid public spat with Netanyahu

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Soldiers stand at attention with their rifles as red smoke fills the air during Republic Day celebrations in Kayseri, Turkey, October 29, 2024 (Credit: DAMOUN POURNEMATI/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Turkish Hamas headquarters raise questions for international community

By Yaakov Lappin

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Eli Sharvit has had his nomination to lead the Shin Bet withdrawn (Image: Flash90)

Netanyahu U-turns on appointment of new Shin Bet director

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Netanyahu pick for Shin Bet chief reportedly joined protest against judicial reforms

The prospective appointment has been met with a mixed reaction, including from the PM’s political allies.

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March 31, 2025 14:56

Eli Sharvit, Netanyahu's pick to lead the Shin Bet, is reported to have joined an anti-judicial reform protest in 2023 (Image: Flash90)

Tenth Israeli arrested over Iranian espionage plot

The suspect is alleged to have been paid to spy on a key nuclear site

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March 24, 2025 11:00

An Israeli has been arrested for allegedly spying for Iran, including surveilling the Negev Nuclear Research Center (Image: Getty)

Moshe Cohen-Eliya

By Moshe Cohen-Eliya

In Israel, unaccountable jurists have usurped unparalleled powers

The Supreme Court and Attorney General have become an unelected super-legislature undermining government by the people

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March 21, 2025 12:01

Supreme court president Isaac Amit and supreme court justices (Flash90) הקלטות

Israeli High Court issues injunction to stop firing of Shin Bet chief by Netanyahu cabinet

PM cites lack of trust in Ronen Bar, who accused Netanyahu of ‘unfounded claims’

By Jane Prinsley

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March 21, 2025 11:36

JERUSALEM, UNSPECIFIED - MARCH 19: A protester wears a mask of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally against the Israeli government on March 19, 2025 in Jerusalem. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to dismiss the director of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Ronen Bar, citing "ongoing distrust" during a time of war after the internal security organisation responsible for monitoring Palestinian militant groups released a report acknowledging its failures in the October 7 attacks. The report also criticised Mr Netanyahu, stating that government policies contributed to the events. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israel Briefing Day 532: Netanyahu government fires Shin Bet chief

And freed hostage Eli Sharabi speaks at the UN

By Nathan Jeffay

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March 20, 2025 07:00

JERUSALEM, - MARCH 19: Protesters hold Israeli flags during a rally against the Israeli government outside the Israeli Prime Minister office on March 19, 2025 in Jerusalem. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to dismiss the director of Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, citing "ongoing distrust" during a time of war after the internal security organisation responsible for monitoring Palestinian militant groups released a report acknowledging its failures in the October 7 attacks. The report also criticised Mr Netanyahu, stating that government policies contributed to the events. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

40,000 protest Netanyahu's plan to fire Shin Bet chief as Gaza strike start again

Families of hostages held in Gaza also joined the protests

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March 19, 2025 10:37

Israelis attend a rally against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar (Image: Flash90)

Israel Briefing Day 531: Israel’s new campaign in Gaza has expanded to land operations

Plus, Houthi terrorists fired a missile at Israel overnight

By Nathan Jeffay

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March 19, 2025 09:05

An Israeli soldier operates a tank at a position along Israel's southern border (Image: Getty)

Israel Briefing Day 529: Gaza ceasefire collapsed overnight, as Israel restarts strikes against Hamas targets

Plus, protests are being planned for Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief

By Nathan Jeffay

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March 18, 2025 09:19

Smoke rises after Israeli air strikes in Khan Yunis as it seen from Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 6, 2024. (Photo: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Netanyahu moves to fire Shin Bet chief amid ‘ongoing distrust’

Netanyahu’s decision to oust Ronen Bar comes amid dispute over accountability for October’s security failures

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March 17, 2025 10:48

Ronen Bar, chief of Israel's domestic Shin Bet security agency, attends a ceremony marking Memorial Day (Image: Getty)

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