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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Hamas says it submitted response to US envoy’s proposal seeking permanent ceasefire in Gaza – Middle East Monitor
The Palestinian group Hamas has submitted its response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff, calling for a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and guarantees for ongoing humanitarian aid. While Hamas suggested a prisoner exchange involving the release of 10 Israeli captives and the return of 18 bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, it did not explicitly approve the proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the outline, which...
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