Israeli Supreme Court Rules Netanyahu's Sacking of Security Chief 'Unlawful'

Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet chief following court ruling on 'unlawful' dismissal

The decision is the latest development in a long-running controversy surrounding the role, which has seen mass protests against the incumbent chief's dismissal, as well as against moves pushed by Netanyahu's government to expand elected officials' power to appoint judges

Israel Supreme Court rules firing of security agency chief ‘unlawful’ amid political firestorm

Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that the cabinet’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was “improper” and “unlawful.” The court found the firing lacked valid justification and was based on a “thin and shaky factual foundation.” Expanding on the court’s reasoning, court president Justice Isaac Amit condemned the government’s failure to consult the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee. He emphasized the critical importance of ma…

The head of government continues his fight against the High Court, despite a decision without appeal published on Wednesday. She describes the forced departure of the leader of the Shin Bet as "contrary to the law." ...

Israeli Supreme Court rules firing of Shin Bet chief unlawful - The Jewish Chronicle

The attempt to dismiss Ronen Bar led to a months-long political spat at the highest levels of Israeli government

Israel in political uproar after court blocks dismissal of top security official

Though Bar had already announced his resignation effective June 15 and the government technically withdrew its decision to fire him, the court ruled that the matter was of such public importance that it warranted a binding legal interpretation regardless. By Pesach Benson, TPS A dramatic High Court of Justice ruling against the Israeli government’s controversial attempt to dismiss a security chief triggered fierce political reactions. On Wednesd…

Netanyahu won't let Israel's top court stop him from taking control of the Shin Bet

The High Court's ruling against the dismissal of Ronen Bar is an impressive victory – in principle – for those fighting for democracy, but its practical implications are limited. Netanyahu will continue to look for a way to ride roughshod over the rule of law, while creating an alternative reality and continuing to promise that 'total victory' is imminent