Shin Bet chief Bar’s sacking would be likely to draw widespread criticism as Israel faces prospect of renewal of fighting in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the head of the Shin Bet domestic intelligence service that he will ask the government to approve his dismissal this week, a statement from Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday.
Ronen Bar’s sacking would be likely to draw widespread criticism as Israel faces the prospect of a renewal of fighting in Gaza with dozens of Israeli hostages still held there.
