Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet chief following court ruling on 'unlawful' dismissal

The decision is the latest development in a long-running controversy surrounding the role, which has seen mass protests against the incumbent chief's dismissal, as well as against moves pushed by Netanyahu's government to expand elected officials' power to appoint judges

Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet chief following court ruling on 'unlawful' dismissal
The decision is the latest development in a long-running controversy surrounding the role, which has seen mass protests against the incumbent chief's dismissal, as well as against moves pushed by Netanyahu's government to expand elected officials' power to appoint judges