Israel’s Shin Bet security chief says he will resign after Netanyahu row

Ronen Bar, Israel’s Shin Bet director, will resign in late June after weeks of tension with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who tried to fire him but was blocked by the Supreme Court. Bar hinted at a conflict of interest or political bias during his firing attempt and has criticized Netanyahu for failing to take responsibility for the 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel. The conflict has strained Shin Bet’s relationship with Netanyahu, who denies any improper motives but suspects Bar’s loyalty issues led to his decision to leave.