Israeli top court rules Shin Bet chief Ban’s firing by Netanyahu ‘unlawful’

The Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of domestic security chief Ronen Bar was unlawful due to irregularities and a lack of formal hearing. The court emphasized that Netanyahu's decision lacked factual basis and disregarded internal security principles despite accusations of conflicts of interest, including ties with Qatar involving his aides. Opposition groups and citizens protested the dismissal, which later reverted after Bar resigned, prolonging political and legal instability in Israel.