Sarfiti had been in Israeli jail between 2002 and 2015 over terror attacks carried out for the PFLP, military training, and planning to conduct a suicide attack in Israel.
Dermer leads delegation for hostage deal negotiations • Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar to step down • Katz threatens to attack Iran as Trump tries to cut a nuclear deal
Bar made the announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the Shin Bet headquarters.
While Zamir also mentioned in the speech achieving “victory,” a reference to defeating Hamas, he highlighted returning the hostages as his primary message.
"I greatly appreciate Bar as a person, but he needs to announce his resignation," Ilan Lotan added.
The hearings will focus on Case 1000, the "Illegal Gifts" affair.
Netanyahu on trial • Haredim protest against IDF draft orders • Netanyahu says Iran's nuclear program must go • Hostage family provides details of captivity
In a recording, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar says he has no desire to stay and faces harassment against his family.
Netanyahu and Shin Bet chief Bar each admit partial truths about October 7, exposing deeper issues of trust and leadership.
Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan all denounced Netanyahu, as well as senior activists representing families affected by the October 7 massacre.
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