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If Sharvit does not get the job, it will not be the first time that participation in an anti-judicial reform demonstration hurt a rising career trajectory in a position near the prime minister.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed former Navy commander Vice Adm. (res.) Eli Sharvit as the new head of Shin Bet, replacing Ronen Bar, who was dismissed earlier this month. The decision comes amid ongoing political and security tensions in the country.