Terror alerts in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron, are seeing a significant rise despite the ongoing operation.
The joint Shin Bet and police team reportedly addressed the military, requesting to know why the IDF Spokesperson's Unit revealed the identity.
Hamas could still avoid increased attacks if it cuts a deal before mid-May.
At various Independence Day ceremonies, close-up shots of soldiers were also avoided due to similar concerns.
He also told attendees that "no attack, no alliance of adversaries can defeat a united Israel."
His resignation will also allow this invaluable security agency to retreat from the headlines and return to the shadows.
Bar announced he would step down on June 15 in an announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the agency’s headquarters on Monday night.
Sarfiti had been in Israeli jail between 2002 and 2015 over terror attacks carried out for the PFLP, military training, and planning to conduct a suicide attack in Israel.
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Bar made the announcement at the memorial event for fallen Shin Bet personnel at the Shin Bet headquarters.
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