The ruling came after Netanyahu’s cabinet formally approved Bar’s earlydismissal on Thursday night, citing failures leading up to Hamas' October 7,2023, attack on Israel. Netanyahu had announced his intention to remove Bar lastweek, saying in a video statement that their "ongoing distrust" had"grown over time."
His removal has sparked backlash, fueling mass demonstrations inJerusalem, where more than 40,000 Israelis protested against both Netanyahu’sdecision and Israel’s renewed military offensive in Gaza.
Bar has pushed back, calling the decision politically motivated. In aletter to the government, he argued that his dismissal was "steeped inextraneous considerations and a personal and institutional conflict ofinterest." He warned that removing him at this time could jeopardizenational security and undermine an ongoing investigation into the eventssurrounding the October 7 attack.
Under the cabinet's decision, Bar’s term is set to end on April 10 orwhen a successor is appointed, whichever comes first. However, with the SupremeCourt’s injunction in place, Netanyahu must now decide whether to comply withthe ruling. His critics argue he may seek to override the decision.
More than 400 people were reportedly killed on the first night ofrenewed airstrikes earlier this week.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over extending the ceasefirestalled six weeks ago. Hamas had proposed releasing an American hostage andfour bodies, but Israel rejected the offer and has since tightened restrictionson food, fuel, and medical supplies entering Gaza.
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