Israel: Netanyahu Nominates New Chief of Domestic Intelligence

The appointment of the former commander of the Israeli Navy, Eli Sharvit, to head the Shin Bet, the internal secret service of the Jewish State, did not last 24 hours. While on Monday it was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that announced the decision, today the backwards move: “The Prime Minister thanked Vice Admiral Sharvit for his willingness to serve, but informed him that after further reflection he intends to interview other cand…

The Israeli Prime Minister had appointed Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit as head of the Israeli Internal Security Agency on Monday, before returning to this decision.

Netanyahu to continue interviewing candidates for Shin Bet chief

This follows criticism leveled against Sharvit, which included US Senator Lindsey Graham slamming the choice over Sharvit's stance on the energy policy of President Donald Trump

Only the Supreme Court of Israel had reprimanded the Prime Minister for the controversial dismissal of the former Chief of Intelligence, now it is said that there have been US criticisms of Netanyahu's new Shin-Bet boss.

Just now, Israel's prime minister had announced that Eli Scharvit would become the new head of the Domestic Intelligence Service. However, only a little later, he would back down. Turkish President Erdoğan erupts with a verbal attack against Israel.

Israel PM Drops Security Chief Nominee Under Fire From Trump Ally

The prime minister announced Bar's dismissal on March 21, citing an "ongoing lack of trust", but the supreme court swiftly suspended the decision until April 8.