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What the Shin Bet does—and why its leadership matters
Explainer: Israel’s internal security agency plays a central role in counterterrorism and state protection, and the fight over its next chief reveals deep political tensions
Steven Ganot/The Media Line | 04.01.25
אלי שרביט בנימין נתניהו
Netanyahu backtracks on Shin Bet chief choice after criticism
PM tells Sharvit he decided to consider other candidates just 24 hours after naming him the new designated head of the security agency; allies speak out against appointment after the decorated admiral takes part in anti-government protests
Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 04.01.25
ראש הממשלה נתניהו נפגש עם מהסנאטור הרפובליקני לינדזי גרהאם
Lindsey Graham slams Netanyahu’s ‘beyond problematic’ pick for Shin Bet chief over anti-Trump comments
Pro-Israel US senator and Trump ally urges PM to better vet candidates and select different replacement for Ronen Bar, following revelations that Eli Sharvit had criticized President Trump’s climate policies
Moran Azulay, Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner | 03.31.25
אלי שרביט
Netanyahu names retired admiral Eli Sharvit as next Shin Bet chief
Announcement made without waiting for Supreme Court to rule on petitions trying to stop firing of current chief Ronen Bar; The last time a Navy commander was appointed to the position was after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin 
Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox, Yoav Zitun | 03.31.25
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