Sources close to Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu have suggested that he is contemplating the removal of Ronen Bar, the head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), in recent days.

As reported by the Walla news site, this consideration came to light following an incident on Saturday night when illumination bombs were fired near the Prime Minister’s private residence in Caesarea.

Since the incident, Netanyahu has reportedly been discussing the potential dismissal with his inner circle. Some of his advisors are said to be urging him to take swift action. According to these associates, the dismissal would be framed as a response to the security lapse that endangered the Prime Minister and his family.

The Prime Minister’s Office, however, denied the claims, stating, “The news is completely untrue. No discussion on the subject took place.”

Separately, it was reported earlier on Monday that Bar had a meeting on Saturday with Ibrahim Kalin, his Turkish counterpart.

The Walla report indicated that their discussions focused on the possibility of Turkey facilitating renewed negotiations for a deal to secure the release of hostages.

The Shin Bet declined to provide any comment on the matter.

{Matzav.com Israel}