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Netanyahu Appoints Eli Scharvit as Shin Bet Chief Despite Supreme Court Injunction

The Israeli Prime Minister's controversial nomination intensifies protests and raises concerns over judicial independence as the court's ruling on Ronen Bar's dismissal remains pending.

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Overview

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated former Navy Commander Eli Scharvit as the new Shin Bet chief, bypassing a Supreme Court injunction against Ronen Bar's dismissal.
  • Netanyahu justified Bar's removal by citing security failures during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, while Bar claims the decision was politically motivated due to investigations into Netanyahu's government.
  • The Supreme Court temporarily halted Bar's dismissal and is set to rule on its legality by April 8, 2025, but allowed Netanyahu to interview candidates for a potential replacement.
  • The unprecedented dismissal of a Shin Bet chief has triggered mass protests, with critics accusing Netanyahu of undermining Israel's judiciary and democratic institutions.
  • Opposition leaders, including Benny Gantz, warn that the nomination during ongoing legal proceedings deepens Israel's constitutional crisis and threatens the rule of law.