The defiant, Trumpian blast was the latest evidence that Mr. Netanyahu and President Trump are running the same playbook to achieve strikingly similar goals: to neuter the judiciary, dismantle a system of oversight that puts a check on their authority and discredit national security professionals they see as arrayed against them.

Trump’s decision to follow Netanyahu’s lead is wrong. Continuing to enable this war will result in more violence and further U.S. entanglement in the region. Ending support fo

Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.

The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime minister's office said. "Ronen Bar will conclude his duties on April 10 or when a permanent ISA Director is appointed – whichever comes first,

Israel’s cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to fire the country’s domestic intelligence chief, multiple news organizations reported early Friday, a decision that defied thousands of protesters who rallied against his removal and those of other security and judicial officials.