Mon Mar 24 17:05:55 UTC 2025: ## Netanyahu Accuses Israel’s Security Chief of Unauthorized Investigation
**Jerusalem, March 25, 2025** – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a scathing attack on the head of the internal security agency, Shin Bet, accusing him of conducting an unauthorized investigation into National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The accusation follows a Supreme Court decision to block the government’s attempt to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Netanyahu’s statement, released Monday, claimed that a report detailing months-long Shin Bet investigations into alleged far-right infiltration of the police and its ties to Ben Gvir was a fabrication. He described the document, which reportedly contained a directive from Bar to gather evidence against political leaders, as reminiscent of “dark regimes,” undermining democracy and aiming to destabilize the right-wing government.
Ben Gvir, taking to X (formerly Twitter), echoed Netanyahu’s sentiments, calling Bar a “criminal” and “liar” attempting to cover up a conspiracy against elected officials.
The controversy stems from the government’s attempt to fire Bar, a move temporarily halted by the Supreme Court on Friday. This action has further exacerbated already deep political divisions within Israel. The government, considered one of the most right-wing in Israel’s history, had initially backed Netanyahu’s proposal to dismiss Bar due to a claimed loss of confidence. The ongoing dispute underscores the significant political tensions currently gripping the nation.
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