Members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet welcome his announcement that they will get to vote this week on forcing out Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar declares that in a democracy, elected representatives have the power to appoint and dismiss officeholders. Education Minister Yoav Kisch agrees that Bar must leave his position due to decreasing trust between him and Netanyahu. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi accuses Bar of turning himself into a dictator and undermining Israel's security, calling his dismissal a vital step in restoring public trust and democracy.

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