Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar submitted his official letter of resignation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening (Tuesday), one day after his announcement that he will step down on June 15. Earlier this afternoon, the government reversed its decision to dismiss Bar following the announcement of his resignation.

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The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service announced his resignation on Monday, saying he would step down on June 15, six weeks after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to oust him.