The government and Shin Bet have been at odds since Netanyahu's announcement of his intention to dismiss Bar.
The Shin Bet has revealed that over the past year, it has investigated more than 20 separate incidents of classified information leaks from security agencies.
The order was issued a week ago following the end of the hearing on the petitions in the High Court, which prohibited firing Bar.
Ben-Gvir characterized the current government policy on Gaza as "in the right direction, and that’s good," explaining that this is why he and his party returned to the government.
According to the reports, it is customary for a representative of the agency that oversees the area to take part in such visits.
A new investigation broke on Tuesday, marking the newest front in the escalating Shin Bet, A-G battle with the government.
The minister made the remarks following the revelation that a Shin Bet official arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information.
I have compiled a neat and tidy timeline of all that we know so far about Qatargate at the time of publication.
Hasson also recounted an incident during his time as acting Shin Bet chief in which Netanyahu asked him to investigate a leak from the security cabinet.
The agency’s extensive powers create significant temptation for the minister responsible for it – the prime minister – to direct the Shin Bet chief to use those powers against political opponents.
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