Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Tuesday he had reversed a decision to appoint a former navy commander as security agency chief following criticism, including from a key US senator.

The objection of Sen. Lindsey Graham to the nomination of Eli Sharvit as the new Shin Bet chief might have played a crucial role in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Tuesday to rescind the appointment.

Israeli media says opposition from inside ruling coalition pushed Netanyahu to cancel his appointment - Anadolu Ajansı