JERUSALEM, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has initiated the procedure to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, amid growing tensions with the internal security agency.

According to a statement from Netanyahu's office, Bar was summoned to a meeting and informed that a proposal for his dismissal would be presented to the government this week.

In a video address to the Israeli public, Netanyahu said the decision was driven by "a lack of trust" in Bar.

Neither the Shin Bet nor Bar provided an immediate response.

The move underscores growing tensions between Netanyahu and Israel's security establishment as the country remains embroiled in war and political divisions. Enditem

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