Israel supreme court sets deadline for solution on security chief dismissal

Israel’s supreme court has given the cabinet and attorney general until after April 19 to find a compromise on the government’s decision to dismiss security chief Ronen Bar. The court ruled that Bar will continue in his position until a final decision is made, and interviews for potential replacements can proceed. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed puzzlement at the court’s decision to delay Bar’s dismissal by 10 days. Protests both inside and outside the courtroom interrupted the hearing, prompting a temporary halt in proceedings. The court is expected to issue a final ruling on the matter in the near future.

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