The Israeli government has fired the head of the domestic security agency, Shin Bet, for the first time in history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet voted unanimously to dismiss Ronen Bar, with his final day set for April 10. Opposition parties have petitioned the High Court of Justice to intervene in the dismissal. The reasons for Bar's dismissal, his responses, and public opinion on the matter are discussed in detail.
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