Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.

Israel's Supreme Court issued an injunction on Friday temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protestors returned to the streets for a fourth day.

In wake of ruling, AG tells Netanyahu he's prohibited from even interviewing new candidates, says could be a conflict of interest; PM says government will decide who heads Shin Bet