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Israel’s top court halts government’s decision to fire Shin Bet chief

Ronen Bar did not attend the cabinet meeting at which he was dismissed [File: Yossi Zeliger/ AFP]

The Supreme Court in Israel has suspended the government’s decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, the country’s domestic intelligence service.

A judge issued a temporary injunction on Friday, which, according to the court, will remain in place until a hearing on the matter is held. This is to take place by April 8 at the latest.

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