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Netanyahu pick for Shin Bet chief reportedly joined protest against judicial reforms

The prospective appointment has been met with a mixed reaction, including from the PM’s political allies.

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read
Eli Sharvit, Netanyahu's pick to lead the Shin Bet, is reported to have joined an anti-judicial reform protest in 2023 (Image: Flash90)
The Knesset has passed a controversial bill as part of the Netanyahu government's judicial reform programme (Image: Flash90)
Judicial reform

Knesset passes controversial judicial reform law in overnight voting marathon

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read
A 2015 recording of Yair Netanyahu discussing his father's involvement in a major business deal reportedly led to scrutiny from US anti-bribery officials
Benjamin Netanyahu

Yair Netanyahu tape reportedly prompted US bribery probe into Israeli PM

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read
Dozens of UK-based Israelis have staged a protest against the Netanyahu government in London, mirroring similar demonstrations across Israel (Image: We Democracy)
Benjamin Netanyahu

UK-Israelis protest against renewed Gaza fighting

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read
More than 100,000 Israelis joined anti-government protests across the country on Saturday night (Image: Getty)
Protests

More than 100,000 Israelis take to the streets in nationwide protest over Gaza War

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read
One per cent of Israel's total population has taken part in protests against the government's resumption of the war in Gaza (Image: Getty)
Israel Briefing

JC Israel Briefing Day 534: Mass protests over return to Gaza War

By Nathan Jeffay

5 min read
JERUSALEM, UNSPECIFIED - MARCH 19: A protester wears a mask of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally against the Israeli government on March 19, 2025 in Jerusalem. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to dismiss the director of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Ronen Bar, citing "ongoing distrust" during a time of war after the internal security organisation responsible for monitoring Palestinian militant groups released a report acknowledging its failures in the October 7 attacks. The report also criticised Mr Netanyahu, stating that government policies contributed to the events. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
Shin Bet

Israeli High Court issues injunction to stop firing of Shin Bet chief by Netanyahu cabinet

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

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Benjamin Netanyahu has apologised to former hostage Eli Sharabi for failing to secure his release sooner (Image: Getty)
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