Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for a vote to fire the country’s chief of internal security, sparking widespread outrage and accusations that he is trying to cover up his own failures. The move comes as ceasefire talks are underway in Cairo, aimed at ending the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s decision has drawn heavy criticism from politicians and citizens alike, who see it as a desperate attempt to shift attention away from his government’s handling of the crisis. Many are questioning Netanyahu’s fitness for office and accusing him of using the internal security chief as a scapegoat.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that the firing of the chief of internal security has raised concerns about national security and the ability of Israel’s law enforcement agencies to effectively manage the country’s borders.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/3/17/why-is-netanyahu-firing-israels-chief-of-internal-security