Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused Ronen Bar, the head of Israel's domestic security agency, of lying to the Supreme Court. This accusation comes as part of a legal battle over Netanyahu's attempt to fire Bar, who has alleged that the prime minister's motivations were rooted in personal loyalty rather than professional matters. The case has significant implications for the balance of power in Israeli democracy, highlighting ongoing tensions between hard-line supporters of Netanyahu and more liberal segments of society. The Supreme Court now faces the challenge of determining the credibility of conflicting affidavits from both men.
The extraordinary exchange of recriminations came as part of a case brought by Israeli watchdog organizations and opposition parties against Mr. Netanyahu's decision to oust Mr. Bar.
Mr. Bar has said that the decision to remove him stemmed not from professional considerations, but from an expectation of personal loyalty.
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