Israeli Cabinet Approves Groundbreaking Dismissal of Shin Bet Chief

The Israeli Cabinet unanimously approved the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, disregarding legal opinions. Prime Minister Netanyahu cited a lack of trust, while Bar declined to attend the dismissal meeting and labeled the action as illegal. This decision coincides with ongoing investigations into Netanyahu's office and tensions surrounding an internal Shin Bet report regarding the October 7 attack. Critics see this as part of a broader effort to diminish independent oversight of government authority.