Ronen Bar is the current head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), the country's primary internal security service.
The hostages need to be brought home now, and the importance and duty to do so do not get diminished by internal strife, regardless of the strains.
If Sharvit does not get the job, it will not be the first time that participation in an anti-judicial reform demonstration hurt a rising career trajectory in a position near the prime minister.
MKs from Yesh Atid, National Unity, and Democrats, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to appoint a new Shin Bet head, despite the possible illegality of the removal of Ronen Bar.
“Sharvit was an excellent commander, but he has no intelligence background or training," MK Avigdor Liberman said.
The PM thanked Sharvit for his willingness to take on the role, but informed him that after further consideration he intends to examine other candidates.
Right now, Israel’s opposition generates nothing but upheaval at a time when unity is paramount. They offer no choice, only chaos.
Israelis have returned to the streets, protesting what they see as a violation of Israel’s democratic values and an abuse of power by the leadership.
When faced with a controversial and polarizing news flash and you are deciding what to make of it, here are five solid questions to ask before choosing a side.
The ad also highlighted reports that the government would not follow High Court rulings, saying that these "upset the unified base of society."
The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.
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