A new investigation broke on Tuesday, marking the newest front in the escalating Shin Bet, A-G battle with the government.
The minister made the remarks following the revelation that a Shin Bet official arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information.
I have compiled a neat and tidy timeline of all that we know so far about Qatargate at the time of publication.
Hasson also recounted an incident during his time as acting Shin Bet chief in which Netanyahu asked him to investigate a leak from the security cabinet.
The agency’s extensive powers create significant temptation for the minister responsible for it – the prime minister – to direct the Shin Bet chief to use those powers against political opponents.
Israel Democracy Institute found that 68% of respondents would prioritize returning the hostages, compared to 25% who would prioritize toppling Hamas.
The Media Line interviewed opposition MK Karin Elharrar and coalition MK Tally Gotliv, painting a picture of a nation grappling with the limits of power, accountability, and the rule of law.
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