Ronen Bar, director of Israel's Shin Bet, alleges he was dismissed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for refusing to prioritize loyalty over legality. In a detailed affidavit to the supreme court, Bar claims Netanyahu pressured him to surveil anti-government protesters and provided specific demands relating to political interests. This situation has escalated tensions in Israel's political fabric, threatening a constitutional crisis as the court intervened to halt his dismissal, emphasizing the alarming implications for civil rights and institutional integrity.
Bar detailed a breakdown of his relationship with Netanyahu, citing demands for surveillance on anti-government protesters while indicating pressure not to testify in court.
Netanyahu's demand for loyalty over legality highlights a growing constitutional crisis as efforts were made to coerce Bar into unethical actions.
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