Ronen Bar is the current head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), the country's primary internal security service.
“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.
"We are a democracy, but with the situation now, we are doing an injustice to this term, this was a knife in the back of democracy.”
Israel's failed leaders should step aside and make room for new leaders who will renew and rebuild the country.
Protesters have gathered over the course of the week, focused primarily on the hostages and the judicial reform.