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Israel's domestic security chief accuses Netanyahu of making improper demands of him as rift deepens
The head of Israel’s internal security agency has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to exploit the power of the agency for political and personal gain through a litany of improper de
Israeli spy chief accuses Netanyahu of demanding illegal operations
Israel’s spy chief has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to fire him for his refusal to commit illegal acts aimed at protecting the leader’s personal and political interests.
Israeli Spy Chief Hands Court Scathing Rebuke of Netanyahu Bid to Sack Him
The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service said on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to sack him followed his refusal to fulfil requests that included spying on Israeli protesters and disrupting the leader's corruption trial.
Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests
In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.
Israeli spy chief says Netanyahu demanded personal loyalty in crisis
Ronen Bar, head of Israel's Shin Bet intelligence agency, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of demanding personal loyalty in the event of a constitutional crisis, according to a formal court statement reported by The Times of Israel on Monday.
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As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis join mass protests against PM
Netanyahu has also fired Ronen Bar, the chief of the Shin Bet intelligence service, citing a loss of confidence in him. The dismissal comes as the Shin Bet is investigating Netanyahu’s office ...
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Netanyahu Names New Intelligence Chief, Challenging Court
(Bloomberg) -- Israel named former naval commander Eliyahu Sharvit as the new head of the country’s domestic-intelligence ... ago. Netanyahu’s appointment of a new Shin Bet chief may help ...
Israel Supreme Court to consider intelligence chief dismissal
Israel's Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted lawfully in sacking the head of the domestic intelligence service amid a political scandal that ...
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As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him
Netanyahu has also fired Ronen Bar, the chief of the Shin Bet intelligence service, citing a loss of confidence in him. The dismissal comes as the Shin Bet is investigating Netanyahu’s office ...
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Netanyahu rescinds appointment of intelligence chief
Shortly after appointing a new intelligence chief in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed the decision. Netanyahu thanked the former naval commander, Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit ...