Netanyahu Accuses Israel’s Domestic Security Chief of Lying to Court

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused Israel’s domestic security chief, Ronen Bar, of lying to the country’s top court in an explosive legal battle over his decision to remove him as head of Shin Bet. In an 13-page affidavit, Netanyahu defended his action, countering scathing claims from Bar that he removed him due to personal loyalty rather than professional reasons. The controversy arose amid a broader case challenging Netanyahu’s firing of Bar, with his government backing the decision while he denies misuse of power.