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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to fire Ronen Bar, the current Director of Shin Bet. Israel’s attorney general has blocked this move, however, as the security agency is currently investigating Netanyahu’s aides over accusations of bribery related to hostage negotiations.

From The Jerusalem Post. Prime MinisterĀ Benjamin NetanyahuĀ on Sunday night said he will propose to the cabinet to fireĀ Shin BetĀ (Israel Security Agency) DirectorĀ Ronen BarĀ about 18 months before his term expires.

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Bar is probing several top aides of Netanyahu who are involved in ā€œQatargate,ā€ a saga in which they allegedly were paid by Qatar at the same time as handling sensitive hostage negotiations policy for the prime minister also connected to Qatar.

Normally, the police investigate alleged crimes, but given the national security dimensions, the Shin Bet has taken the lead. …

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara late Sunday night sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocking him from firing Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar until the agency’s probe of Qatargate is complete.

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Although the prime minister does have sole control of the selection of the Shin Bet chief, the attorney-general wrote that the essence of the position is apolitical, and not a loyalty appointment such as most other political positions within the prime minister’s office.

A key related issue would be if Netanyahu picks Barā€™s recent deputy, ā€œM.,ā€ which would restore a sense of professionalism and non-politicization to the outcome of the saga. The Post has confirmed with Shin Bet sources that M. is highly respected within the agency.

In fact, Netanyahu replaced Bar with M. on the negotiating team with Qatar and Hamas regarding the Israeli hostages about a month ago, seeming to signal that he was trying him out as Barā€™s successor.

If Netanyahu recruits a new head from outside the organization, however, whether the new director is accepted could depend on having strong defense qualifications, such as a top IDF general, and whether the candidate is viewed as an independent actor uninfluenced by politics or a less-qualified individual who is getting a promotion to be a figurehead, as many defense official view current Israel Police Insp.-Gen. Daniel Levi.

Although Netanyahu framed his decision as part of a ā€œcontinued lack of trustā€ in Bar, he did not address Qatargate in his statement.

Last week, Netanyahu urged Bar to resign from his position, but Bar refused. …

According to Bar, Netanyahu has multiple times endangered the lives of Israeli hostages by continuing the war in an effort to maintain his coalition, taking into consideration Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrichā€™s threat to quit the government if the war ends.

Furthermore , Bar has said the Shin Bet took responsibility for its numerous and vast October 7 massacre failures to block Hamasā€™s invasion, but that Netanyahu has prevented any attempt to probe his decisions and responsibility for the colossal failure. …

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(Excerpt from The Jerusalem Post. Photo Credit: DedaSasha – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146136525)

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RJ
March 18, 2025

God, we pray You would guide Israel’s leaders. Empower those currently serving and raise up additional leaders who will protect Your chosen people.
I ASK IN JESUSā€™ NAME
AMEN

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Peg B
March 18, 2025

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your continued watch over Prime Minister Netanyahu and the nation of Israel. You do not slumber, You do not sleep. Raise up Your standard in this nation according to Your perfect plan. Increase the prayers and praise for this nation and her leadership. As You led Daniel in prayer Daniel 6:26-28 Let men fear and tremble before You God. You are the living God and enduring forever. Your kingdom will not be destroyed. Your dominion is forever. Thank You for deliverance and rescue for Israel. You perform signs and wonders in heaven and on earth. Deliver Prime Minister Netanyahu, the nation of Israel and her leadership from the lion’s den, that they may enjoy success. Bring salvation through each revelation You make known. We give You all the praise. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

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Sheridan
March 18, 2025

Many names and many motivations here. Lord, you know. We trust you. May your sovereign will be done in the leader ship of Israel regarding the decisions they make, in the name of Yeshua!

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Mary Beth S
March 18, 2025

We cry out to You, YHVH for Israel’s leadership. May they come into alignment with Your will and purposes for their nation, and discontinue the constant infighting. They have enough enemies from without! I understand they are but humans, caught in challenging times beyond my imagination, and bearing very heavy responsibilities – but may they turn to You in their need and allow You to instruct, lead, guide, empower. May they recognize and acknowledge their desperate need of You in humility! Please reveal Yeshua to them.

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Greenman21
March 18, 2025

Almighty God I pray You send your Host of Angels to guide the repair of the Iron Dome, extending it to always cover and protect Your servant Bibi and his Administration.
AM YISRAEL CHAI !

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