Overview

• Netanyahu withdrew Eli Scharvit's nomination as Shin Bet chief one day after announcing it, citing plans to review other candidates.
• The Israeli Supreme Court's decision on the legality of Ronen Bar's dismissal is pending, with a hearing set for April 8, 2025.
• Protests continue across Israel, driven by dissatisfaction with the government's handling of judicial reforms, security issues, and corruption allegations linked to the 'Katargate' investigation.
• Two close advisors to Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested in connection with alleged Qatari bribery, further heightening scrutiny of the administration.
• Ronen Bar has claimed his dismissal was politically motivated, tied to Shin Bet investigations into Netanyahu's associates and their alleged ties to Qatar.