Netanyahu Names Maj. Gen. David Zini as New Domestic Spy Chief

The appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini to head Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, still faces a fraught legal process.

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Israeli Spy Chief to Step Down After Clash With Netanyahu

The departure of Israel’s domestic intelligence chief appeared to end his unusually public clash with the prime minister.

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

Intent on firing the Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced him in a sharp affidavit, deepening national political divisions.

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Israeli Security Chief Accuses Netanyahu of Making Improper Requests

In a scathing court affidavit, the head of the Shin Bet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed him to spy on anti-government protesters.

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Israel’s Supreme Court Considers Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief

The hearing on the move opened with unruly scenes, as hecklers forced judges to pause the proceedings before resuming them without a public audience.

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What is ‘Qatargate,’ the Latest Furor Embroiling Israel?

This week, the police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid claims that members of his team worked simultaneously for the state of Qatar. He is not a suspect, but two of his media advisers have been arrested.

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Netanyahu Drops Nominee for Spy Chief After Backlash

Eli Sharvit was a controversial choice after Israel’s prime minister fired his predecessor. Revelations that he wrote a column criticizing President Trump may have helped sink his chances.

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Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, named a new head of Israel’s domestic intelligence agency on Monday. Judges had frozen the dismissal of the current chief.

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With No-Confidence Vote, Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, contends the top lawyer sought to undermine him. His critics in Israel call it part of a purge of those he considers disloyal.

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For Trump and Netanyahu, Similar Strategies With Similar Goals

The American and Israeli leaders have been mirroring each other as they go to war with their own governments

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