Israel attorney general accuses PM of ‘conflict of interest’ in security chief dismissal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism for dismissing security chief Ronen Bar, with the attorney general citing a “conflict of interest” due to ongoing criminal investigations involving Netanyahu’s associates. Bar accused Netanyahu of requesting his intervention to delay the prime minister’s corruption trial, leading to a lack of trust between them. Netanyahu defended his decision, alleging Bar’s letter contained lies and asserting the lack of trust was based on performance, not personal loyalty, sparking protests in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

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