The head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, and his deputy have submitted to the court a legal opinion arguing that the new party of Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel should not be disqualified on charges of racism, according to Amit Segal (N12). The opinion reportedly contradicts the Shin Bet's earlier stance on the matter during Bar's tenure as chief.
The head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, and his deputy have submitted a legal opinion to the court opposing the disqualification of the new party formed by Michael Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel on grounds of racism, as reported by Amit Segal (N12). The opinion reportedly contradicts the Shin Bet's earlier stance on the matter during Bar's tenure as chief. The court will decide on the disqualification petition. The development comes amid ongoing political maneuvering ahead of the next elections.
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