Bar is fighting to preserve the Shin Bet’s independence, that of the next agency chief, and the ability of gatekeepers to stand firm against the Prime Minister.
Future prime ministers and Shin Bet chiefs need to know how far they can go and where there are guardrails.
"The prime minister expected the Shin Bet to act against citizens involved in protest activities and demonstrations against the gov't," Bar wrote.
Izik Bonzel, a bereaved father, submitted an affidavit over the weekend supporting the government's firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Netanyahu will also be able to submit an affidavit to the High Court in a similar manner.
The government and Shin Bet have been at odds since Netanyahu's announcement of his intention to dismiss Bar.
The order was issued a week ago following the end of the hearing on the petitions in the High Court, which prohibited firing Bar.
Leaving matters to public opinion is the ultimate way to achieve this – definitely not by a binding ruling that leaves all sides at a loss.
The Mossawa Center called for a hiring freeze in civil ministries that have not met the diversity hiring benchmarks for proportional population representation.
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
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