Netanyahu names interim Shin Bet chief with AG's approval, despite conflict of interest

The attorney general allowed the one-month appointment of the agency's deputy chief, 'S.,' citing national security, but reiterated that Netanyahu acted improperly by bypassing her and failing to transfer his authority to another minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed a temporary head of the Shin Bet security agency on Thursday, defying legal guidance from the attorney general, who determined Netanyahu has a conflict of interest because the agency is investigating his close aides.

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Netanyahu names interim Shin Bet chief with AG's approval, despite conflict of interest

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