Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to fire the director of Israel's domestic intelligence agency, raising concerns about the agency's independence. The decision comes after investigations into allegations against Netanyahu's aides and tensions over the handling of the war in Gaza. Critics worry that the move is a step towards prioritizing personal loyalty to the leader over all else. Former members of the agency have expressed concerns about the possibility of a politically motivated successor to the director.

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