Minister May Golan alleged during a cabinet meeting Thursday that Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar sent emissaries to threaten her, warning of a 'May Golan Intifada' if she continued blocking funds to the Arab sector, which she said leaked to crime organizations. The accusation was reported by Amit Segal (N12).
During a cabinet meeting Thursday, Minister May Golan alleged that Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar sent emissaries to threaten her during his tenure as Shin Bet chief, warning that if she continued to block funds to the Arab sector, there would be a 'May Golan Intifada.' Golan claimed the funds were leaking to crime organizations.
The accusation, reported by Amit Segal (N12), adds a new dimension to ongoing tensions between Golan and security establishment figures. Golan has previously been involved in disputes over the allocation of funds to Arab communities and the role of the Shin Bet in combating organized crime.
It remains unclear how the Shin Bet or Bar will respond. The allegation has not been independently verified.
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