Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Attempt to Replace Shin Bet Chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push to appoint Eli Sharvit as the new Shin Bet chief is stalled by a Supreme Court freeze on Ronen Bar's dismissal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Eli Sharvit, a former naval commander, as his choice for the next Shin Bet chief despite lacking prior Shin Bet experience.
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the dismissal of current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, with a legal review set for April 8.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara warned Netanyahu that appointing a new Shin Bet chief is prohibited until the court's ruling is finalized.
Protests have erupted across Israel, with critics accusing Netanyahu of consolidating power and undermining democratic norms.
The controversy highlights broader tensions between Netanyahu's far-right government, the judiciary, and public opposition over democratic governance.