Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused Israel’s domestic security chief Ronen Bar of lying to the Supreme Court regarding Bar’s ouster, which Netanyahu justified by citing a lack of trust. Bar alleged that Netanyahu’s decision was based on personal loyalty rather than professional grounds, further claiming Netanyahu sought improper use of Shin Bet’s powers amidst ongoing corruption trials against him. This legal battle reflects a broader crisis in Israel, highlighting tensions over governmental power dynamics and the integrity of Israeli democracy as the court must evaluate the conflicting affidavits.
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Protesters disrupt London Marathon, calling for full trade embargo on Israel – Middle East Monitor
During the London Marathon, protesters from Youth Demand disrupted the men's elite race, urging the UK government to impose a full trade embargo on Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They threw red powder paint on the course and wore 'Stop Arming Israel' t-shirts before being detained by police for causing public nuisance. The group criticized the British government for complicity in Israeli actions, highlighting the dire situation in Gaza, where over 52,000 people...
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