Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has changed his stance on appointing Eli Sharvit, a former navy commander, to lead the nation’s Shin Bet security agency. This decision was influenced by the criticisms voiced by an influential U.S. senator.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250401-netanyahu-reneges-decision-back-ex-navy-commander-head-of-israel-security-chief-shin-bet