Netanyahu criticized Bar's public support for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures, citing it as one of the main reasons for his dismissal.

Hamas said the statements of the head of Shin Bet reveal Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu's deliberate manipulation of the negotiations file, and his efforts to thwart any agreement for his own political goals.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had lost his confidence in Bar and thus intended to dismiss him. Meanwhile, Bar has said that the decision was based on