Israel is facing a potential constitutional crisis as the Supreme Court hears petitions against the government's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet. If the court rules in favor of the petitioners and the government ignores the ruling, it could lead to protests and a deepening erosion of trust in the country's institutions. The government may choose to ignore the dismissed head of the Shin Bet instead of formally firing him, which raises questions about national security and the country's trajectory. The current and former heads of the Shin Bet have been dominating the news cycle, further contributing to public cynicism.