Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his decision to appoint former navy commander Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as the new security agency chief following criticism, including from US Senator Lindsey Graham. Netanyahu's office stated that he intends to examine other candidates after further consideration. Sharvit's appointment had been announced on Monday, but reports surfaced that he had participated in protests against the Netanyahu government in 2023 and had criticized US President Donald Trump's policies on climate change. Senator Graham called the appointment 'beyond problematic' and advised Israel to change course and conduct better vetting.