Israel PM Netanyahu fires internal security agency chief Ronen Bar amid ‘lack of trust’

Israel PM Netanyahu fires internal security agency chief Ronen Bar amid ‘lack of trust’

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Ronen Bar, the head of the country’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, because of an “ongoing lack of trust.” The decision, approved unanimously by the government on Friday, cuts short Bar’s five-year term, which was set to end in 2026.Bar was appointed in October 2021 by the previous Israeli … Read more

Bibas Family: ‘A heartbreaking day’: Israeli PM Netanyahu on return of Bibas family hostages’ remains

Bibas Family: ‘A heartbreaking day’: Israeli PM Netanyahu on return of Bibas family hostages’ remains

Israel is bracing for a distressing moment as Hamas is set to return the bodies of four hostages, including three members of the Bibas family, on Thursday.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the loss, calling it “a very difficult day for the State of Israel – a heartbreaking day, a day of grief. We are … Read more