Eli Shabait

Eli Shabait has been appointed as the new head of the Israeli Shin Bet security agency following a significant leadership change in the wake of a serious operational failure. With 36 years of service in the Israel Defense Forces, including five years as the commander of the navy, Shabait has led complex military operations against Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah. His appointment comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to replace the previous head of Shin Bet amid ongoing tensions and challenges facing the agency.