Netanyahu’s plan to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has reignited political tensions, defying expectations and exposing deep divisions in Israeli society.

The question now is whether Israel will manage to reach an agreement with Hamas before it is too late and what price it will be willing to pay.

The move marked an unprecedented standoff between the country’s political leadership and its top security agency, raising the possibility of a constitutional crisis.

The firing is seen by the organizations and by many Israelis as a direct continuation of the contentious judicial reform.

The Syrian government is also trying to deal with the fallout of clashes in Latakia in which numerous civilians were killed by extremists.

Controversy surrounds Israel's upcoming antisemitism conference. MK Gilad Kariv calls for rescinding invitations to far-right European politicians with antisemitic ties.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he ordered the army to respond to sources of fire from northern and eastern borders with Syria.

“There is nothing for the UK to learn about tackling antisemitism from some of these characters," said Lord John Mann, who similarly withdrew his participation.