High Court of Justice

Netanyahu to High Court: 'Intervention in Ronen Bar's dismissal would harm state security'

The prime minister maintained that his decision to remove Bar was not related to "Qatargate" and did not align with his timeline.

Shin Bet chief: Netanyahu fired me for refusing to delay his trial

According to Bar, pressure was also exerted on him to carry out actions he defines as "against the citizens of the state."

Majority of Israelis believe civil war is a real risk

The poll also surveyed Israelis views towards the attempted dismissals of the Shin Bet chief and attorney-general, as well as if there is an Israeli "deep state."

Netanyahu to appoint deputy Shin Bet chief as interim leader

Netanyahu previously appointed former navy commander Eli Sharvit, only to rescind the appointment 24 hours later.

Blocking firing of Shin Bet head would ‘expropriate’ government authority, PM says

According to the prime minister and the government, the authority to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet lay solely with the government, according to the law.

Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

Netanyahu can be removed from power for defying court, Liberman says

Liberman argued that Netanyahu ignoring a High Court ruling would cross a red line and would effectively make Israel a dictatorship.

 Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara attends the funeral of former Judge Elisheva Barak-Usso

Government vs attorney-general: Vendetta or necessity?

Israel needs reform to balance legal oversight with democratic accountability, not politically driven purges. Now is the time for responsibility, not another showdown between branches of government.

Aharon Barak, former Supreme Court justices call to halt firing of A-G

Several former supreme court judges, including Aharon Barak, have signed a petition calling on the government to stop the firing of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

Protesters gather in Jerusalem near the High Court of Justice. March 19, 2025.

Israeli High-Tech headquarters on Shin Bet vote: 'We will shut down economy'

Israeli High-Tech Headquarters, Histadrut Chief and Israeli politicians react to the High Court of Justice's dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

High Court of Justice freezes gov't decision to fire Shin Bet chief

The move followed the cabinet's unanimous Thursday vote to end the agency's chief's term.

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