Archive · 21 May 2025

Israel's Supreme Court Rules Security Chief Sacking 'Unlawful'

Israel's Supreme Court Rules Security Chief Sacking 'Unlawful'

Imagine the head of Israel's secret service, like the top security guard, was fired.

The Supreme Court, which is like the highest judge in the land, said this wasn't done the right way.

They thought the way the government fired him was against the rules.

This led to protests because some people worried the government was becoming too powerful.

The government tried to fire the security chief, but the court stepped in.

The security chief, Ronen Bar, then said he would leave his job.

The court's decision means the process of firing him was not correct, but since he resigned, it's over.

Sources