Israeli PM tries to sack Shin Bet chief amid hostage protests – but top court blocks move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed sacking the head of the country's internal security service, Ronen Bar, saying he had "ongoing distrust" in him. While he got the backing of his cabinet, Israel's top court blocked the move temporarily.
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Protests near Mr Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem on Friday. Pic: Reuters
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