Netanyahu criticized Bar's public support for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing it as one of the main reasons for his dismissal.

Israel approved the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Benjamin Netanyahu denies that the decision was made due to an investigation into his ties with the Qatari government, according to The Guardian.

The effort is part of a dispute between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance and its opponents about the nature and future of the Israeli state.