(Adnkronos) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has chosen to appoint former Navy commander, Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit, as the new head of the Shin Bet. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office made the announcement. Sharvit replaces Ronen Bar, who was removed from office in early March. Netanyahu interviewed seven candidates, his office says, and now Sharvit’s candidacy will be examined by the supervisory committee before the nomination goes to the government.
“The Shin Bet is an organization with many merits to its name – says the Prime Minister’s Office – which suffered a serious trauma on October 7” 2023. Netanyahu, his office continues, “is convinced that Sharvit is the right person to lead the Shin Bet on a path that will continue the glorious tradition of the organization”.
