The prime minister, in his affidavit to the High Court of Justice, claimed Ronen Bar did not alert him to the dangers of Hamas's invasion.
Throughout the session, numerous MKs were expelled from the discussions for outbursts and calling Committee Chair Simcha Rothman a "bully."
MIDDLE ISRAEL | Netanyahu is not prepared to admit that his big gamble – invest in Hamas, pit it against the PA, and rule the Palestinians – has failed.
A national reset will not happen while Yoav Kisch lectures hostage families, Bezalel Smotrich berates the IDF, and Benjamin Netanyahu clings to power through blame.
"They are not visitors to my home," Baharav-Miara added.
According to Tal, Bar attempted to create a “false narrative. The job of the Shin Bet was to provide specific warnings of attacks, and not “general warnings” such as the ones issued in 2023.
All of the suspects were transferred to Israel Police custody for further questioning.
The affidavits are the result of a compromise proposal set by the High Court at the conclusion of a hearing on the legality of Bar’s firing on April 8.
Ronen Bar’s affidavit accuses the PM of a series of crimes. The attorney-general must step up, and the citizens should appreciate the danger.
As pressure mounts on Netanyahu, new claims from Shin Bet chief point to actions that could lead to the prime minister’s legal incapacitation.
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