Ronen Bar
The court rejected Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara’s demand for a ban on the premier interviewing a replacement for Ronen Bar.
Meanwhile, leading Israeli firms issued an ultimatum, saying they will go on strike if the court’s temporary injunction freezing the dismissal is not respected.
"[He] will conclude his duties on April 10, 2025, or when a permanent director is appointed—whichever comes first,” according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Left-wing activists mobilized ahead of a Cabinet vote to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Ronen Bar’s tenure would end on April 20 if his firing is approved.
The justices ruled against the position of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who had sought to prevent the vote.
The Israeli premier cited an “ongoing lack of trust” between himself and Israel Security Agency head Ronen Bar • Netanyahu’s “expectation of a duty of personal loyalty” is “fundamentally illegitimate,” said Bar.
“The new team changed the dynamic and led negotiations instead of concessions,” said an official from the PMO following Netanyahu’s change-up of the team leading ceasefire talks in Qatar.
The Israeli strategic affairs minister will reportedly replace Mossad chief David Barnea as head of the Israeli delegation.
Ronen Bar would be replaced with a senior Shin Bet official under Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who the PM may tap to lead the talks instead of Mossad chief David Barnea.
“Now it’s time for Samaria” in Jerusalem’s multi-front war against Iranian-backed terrorism, Ronen Bar said.
Jerusalem is concerned extremist elements could try to topple King Abdullah.
