Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu World Israel News APR 1, 2025

Amid backlash at home and from US, Netanyahu nixes nomination of new security chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withdraws nomination of Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as next Shin Bet chief, after government ministers balk over Sharvit’s involvement in left-wing protests, and amid criticism from Trump ally in the US Senate.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his nomination of Vice Admiral (Res.) Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief, just a day after announcing it. The decision follows criticism from Netanyahu’s coalition over Sharvit’s past participation in protests against judicial reform.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham also opposed the nomination due to Sharvit’s past criticism of Donald Trump.

Netanyahu had dismissed current Shin Bet head Ronen Bar last month, but the Supreme Court froze the decision pending a hearing. Bar has faced scrutiny for failing to prevent Hamas’s October 7th attack and allegedly approving a probe into National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

After meeting Sharvit Monday night, Netanyahu informed him of the withdrawal and said he would consider other candidates.

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K L. 13:26 02.04.2025 a year ago

Jerry, that is my question, too. Why on earth would he have chosen a Leftist unless he thought that it would appease his enemies in the judiciary and elsewhere. Bibi ought to know better by now!

Iris Longtime 22:18 01.04.2025 a year ago

🙏👑🌎🇮🇱✡️♥️💐👪❤️🥰

Aliza Circle 21:09 01.04.2025 a year ago

Prime Minister of Israel 🇮🇱 Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't want anyone who wouldn't do his/her job appropriately under "His watch.

Celisa Seidel 20:35 01.04.2025 a year ago

Bibi must refrain from nominating Leftists to important posts who seek his demise- and could compromise Israel in this war.

Jerry C 10:58 01.04.2025 a year ago

Why would Bibi even consider him in the first place?

[Anonymous] 10:43 01.04.2025 a year ago

Well, of course, if he’s left wing , fuck him!! if he doesn’t like Trump , fuck him.. get rid of all leftists in Israel the hell with them Trump greatest friend to Israel!!

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