Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu

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The head of Israel’s internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks — defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced his resignation Monday, saying he will formally step down June 15. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.