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Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Shin Bet Chief's Firing

3/23/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under fire for firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar during the ongoing "Qatargate" probe into alleged Qatari funding for his aides. While Netanyahu insists the investigation aimed to safeguard Bar, evidence suggests it started prior to the dismissal. Protests are intensifying, fueled by fears for democracy and state integrity.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under fire for firing Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar during the ongoing "Qatargate" probe into alleged Qatari funding for his aides. While Netanyahu insists the investigation aimed to safeguard Bar, evidence suggests it started prior to the dismissal. Protests are intensifying, fueled by fears for democracy and state integrity.