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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Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago
In Washington, Mr. Moustafa and Syrian relatives met with officials from the National Security Council, State Department, and Capitol Hill, with the State Department confirming a meeting took place. Maissa Kabbani, a Syrian Muslim, joined a Jewish delegation to Syria to showcase commitment to pluralism, with the Syrian Foreign Ministry providing support. Lawmakers like Rep. Joe Wilson and Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating for easing sanctions on Syria, citing the need to support the Syrian...
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