PM's choice to lead agency caught on tape telling Gaza border residents that efforts to rescue hostages delay Hamas's destruction, claims it's their job to prevent future attacks

It is unclear whether these will be resolved by the time outgoing Shin Bet head Ronen Bar’s term ends on June 15.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the dismissal of six members of the 10-seat advisory committee on senior civil service appointments amid political turmoil over the naming of a new Shin Bet chief, local media said on Sunday.