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A text, a Telegram link, then an offer of money: how Iran sought to recruit spies in Israel

Court documents suggest Israelis were asked to carry out missions that were at first modest but quickly escalated

The Guardian - UK

Iran war: from the Middle East to America, history shows you cannot assassinate your way to peace

In the late 1960s, the prevailing opinion among Israeli Shin Bet intelligence officers was that the key to defeating the Palestinian Liberation Organisation was to assassinate its then-leader Yasser Arafat.

The Conversation

‘How do you go to sleep?’: Israeli captive families slam Netanyahu at rally

Hostages and Missing Families Forum called on the government to ‘return to the negotiating table’.

Al Jazeera

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Israel PM Names New Security Chief, Defying Attorney General

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday his pick for the next head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency, defying the country's attorney general and a significant segment of the public.

International Business Times

Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu ‘unlawful’

Supreme Court finds no factual basis for Ronen Bar’s dismissal, highlighting irregularities and lack of formal hearing.

Al Jazeera

Israel's spy chief announces resignation following row with Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar last month over the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack.

Euronews

Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row

Ronen Bar to leave role in June, having been sacked by the PM only for the supreme court to block that decision

The Guardian - UK

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Israel’s Shin Bet chief ousted by Netanyahu says will stand down on June 15

The announcement comes amid a legal battle over the government’s decision to fire the top security official last month.

Al Jazeera

New details on killing of paramedics in Gaza appear to contradict IDF’s account

Haaretz report comes as supreme court gives Israeli PM more time to respond to affidavit from fired Shin Bet chief

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu’s survival tactics tested amid Israel Shin Bet head’s accusations

PM Netanyahu sparks political turmoil with Shin Bet dismissal as Israel grapples with war and divided public opinion.

Al Jazeera

Israeli spy chief accuses Netanyahu of demanding illegal operations

Ronen Bar fires latest salvo in ongoing showdown with Israeli PM that has divided country.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu demanded loyalty before trying to fire me, Shin Bet chief claims

Ronen Bar, head of Israel’s internal security service, says he was also asked to spy on anti-government protesters

The Guardian - UK

Israel Attorney General Accuses PM Of 'Conflict Of Interest' In Security Chief Dismissal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under fire again on Friday over his decision to dismiss internal security chief Ronen Bar, with the attorney general accusing him of a "conflict of interest".

International Business Times

As Israel begins another assault in Gaza, Netanyahu is fighting his own war against the country’s legal system

The Israel Defense Forces has launched a further major ground assault in Gaza – this time with the intention of taking and holding significant amounts of territory as a “security buffer”. This appears unlikely to endear the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to many of the families of the remaining 59…

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International Business Times

What Is The 'Qatargate' Scandal Roiling Israel?

Israel has been gripped by allegations linking aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to financing from Qatar, which hosts Hamas leaders and helped broker the release of hostages from Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Netanyahu reverses spy chief nomination amid US criticism

US Senator Lindsey Graham described nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief as ‘beyond problematic’.

International Business Times

Israel's Netanyahu Picks New Security Chief, Defying Legal Challenge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu picked former navy commander Eli Sharvit to head the domestic security agency, his office said Monday, despite the supreme court freezing the incumbent's dismissal.

Al Jazeera

Israel’s parliament passes law to expand control over judge appointments

Israel’s government reshapes judiciary, triggering renewed protests and amplifying concerns over democratic erosion.

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International Business Times

Pushing Effort To Sack Security Chief, Israel PM Alleges Anti-govt Plot

Israel's prime minister, pushing to dismiss internal security chief Ronen Bar, on Monday alleged an attempt to bring down his government after Israeli media reported Bar's agency spent months probing far-right infiltration of the police.

Al Jazeera

Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general

Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.

International Business Times

Israel Cabinet Votes No Confidence In Attorney General

Israel's cabinet passed a vote of no confidence on Sunday in the attorney general, the justice minister said, moving against a vocal critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deepening a political rift in the country.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights over removing senior officials and budget, as protests against him continue.

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu claims decision to fire Shin Bet chief not connected to Qatar inquiry

Israeli PM says Ronen Bar sacked over 7 October report, rather than investigation into his office’s alleged links to Qataris

International Business Times

Israel Opposition Urges General Strike Over Security Chief Ouster

Israel's opposition leader on Saturday called for a general strike if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to obey a Supreme Court decision freezing the government's dismissal of the internal security chief.

The Independent UK

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza and destroy its only cancer hospital

Israeli forces have destroyed Gaza's only specialized cancer hospital as ground forces advance deeper into the Gaza Strip

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