Appointment of Eli Sharvit as Head of Israeli Domestic Security Agency

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu selected former navy commander Eli Sharvit to lead the domestic security agency, despite the supreme court's freeze on the incumbent's dismissal. The court's ruling on the removal of the current Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, is still pending, raising concerns of a constitutional crisis.

Israel's Security Failure in Preventing Hamas Attack

Israel's Shin Bet agency failed to prevent a deadly Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, killing nearly 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. The investigation revealed failures in intelligence gathering and political leadership.

Hamas threats to Israeli hostages' families

Hamas has sent threatening messages to relatives of Israeli hostages in captivity, warning them to fight the government or risk not seeing their loved ones return. The terror group has also made ransom requests, with threats of withholding information without payment. The Shin Bet is investigating the situation, pointing to hostile actors possibly of Iranian origin or linked to Hamas.

Hostage Rescue Operation in Gaza

The Israel Police conducted a daring hostage rescue operation in Gaza, freeing four hostages held in separate homes. One commanding officer was killed in action. The hostages were forced into labor and were rescued under heavy fire.