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Not just a political mistake: Trump is pushing the earth to the abyss."
Sharvit's criticism of the U.S. president was published by Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist on January 23 under the headline
As soon as I was asked to testify, I said that I was free and that I wanted to testify immediately,
he said in a video statementI understood that it was a political investigation, but I didn't realize how political it was, and they are holding Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein hostage... There is no case, there is absolutely nothing, just a political witch hunt, nothing else,
he added
The statements made by Eli Sharvit about President Trump and his policies will create unnecessary stress at a critical time,
Graham said
While it is undeniably true that America has no better friend than Israel, the appointment of Eli Sharvit to be the new leader of the Shin Bet is beyond problematic,
Graham wrote on Monday
The prime minister thanked Vice Admiral Sharvit for his willingness to be called to duty but informed him that, after further consideration, he intends to examine other candidates,
Netanyahu's office said in a statement.jpg)
The head of the Shin Bet is not just another appointment. It's not a job that you announce and regret after 24 hours because of a few screams,
said opposition leader Yair LapidThis is the holiest of holies, it's a violation of state security,
he said on social mediaNetanyahu proved again this morning: for him, political pressure outweighs the good of the state and its security,
he said in a postWhat is clear is that the prime minister decided this morning to continue his campaign against the judicial system and lead the state of Israel toward a dangerous constitutional crisis,
Gantz said in a statement
In that position, he led the force building of the maritime defence of the territorial waters and conducted complex operations against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran,
the statement saidAfter conducting in-depth interviews with seven worthy candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to appoint former Israel navy commander, Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit as the next director of the ISA (Shin Bet),
his office said in a statementThings are proceeding in parallel as the supreme court allowed him (Netanyahu) to interview candidates for the post while legal proceedings are still on in the court,
a legal expert on the issue told AFP on condition of anonymity, for fear they would appear to criticise the governmentMajor General Sharvit should announce today that he accepts the position -- but will not take office until the 'Qatargate' investigation is completed,
said LapidWe need to respect the law, that's the bottom line... they are playing with fire,
she told AFP