Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has abruptly withdrawn his nomination of former navy chief Eli Sharvit to lead the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, just one day after announcing it.
The move follows widespread criticism and political backlash, including concerns over Sharvit’s past writings critical of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The nomination also came amid controversy surrounding the dismissal of the current Shin Bet chief and a pending Supreme Court ruling on the matter. Critics argue that Netanyahu’s actions could undermine the independence of Israel’s security institutions.
The episode has intensified scrutiny of Netanyahu’s political maneuvers and decision-making during a sensitive time for national security.
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Israel's Netanyahu withdraws nomination of candidate for intelligence agency
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his nomination of former navy chief Eli Sharvit to lead the domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet only a day after making it, a statement from his office said on Tuesday.
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