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Netanyahu reversed Eli Sharafit's appointment as Shin Bet chief following backlash over his past criticism of Trump.

The idea of bringing in someone from the outside to lead an agency reeling from the failures of October 7 and the constant battle between Bar and Netanyahu is much needed.A new, fresh pair of eyes is necessary to get the organization back on track and to repair its relationship with the government,