Netanyahu Appoints Former Navy Commander Eli Sharvit as Domestic Security Chief
Israeli PM Netanyahu nominated former Navy commander Eli Sharvit as domestic security chief after attempting to dismiss current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid a trust crisis. Critics argue the move is politically motivated and undermines the independence of state institutions.
Published on March 31, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally nominated former Navy commander Vice Adm. Eli Sharvit as the new domestic security chief. This move comes after his attempt to remove the current Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, over what he described as a crisis of confidence within the agency.
Announced on March 31, 2025, the nomination has raised concerns among critics who argue that the decision is politically motivated, potentially undermining Israel's independent state institutions. The controversy is further compounded by ongoing investigations into alleged links between Qatar and advisers close to Netanyahu, heightening the scrutiny over these shifts in Israel's security leadership.