US EditionIsrael's Netanyahu Appoints Major General David Zini as New Shin Bet Chief
- On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu selected David Zini, holding the rank of Major General, to lead the Shin Bet domestic security agency.
- The appointment followed a Supreme Court ruling that deemed Netanyahu's dismissal of former chief Ronen Bar unlawful amid allegations of conflict of interest linked to the 'Qatargate' case.
- David Zini, whose family immigrated from France and whose grandfather survived the Holocaust, served in several elite military units and in March 2023 issued a report highlighting vulnerabilities to unexpected attacks along the Gaza border.
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposed the appointment, stating Netanyahu acted "contrary to legal guidance" and raising concerns over a flawed appointment process amid ongoing legal challenges.
- The appointment has intensified political disputes and protests, with opposition and NGOs pledging further court challenges and accusing Netanyahu's right-wing government of anti-democratic actions.
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He fought in key operations, including Operation Defensive Shield in Judea and Samaria and the Second Lebanon War. By Eliana Fleming, JFeed In a bold and controversial move, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the appointment of Major General (Res.) David Zini as the next head of the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency. The appointment was made public on Thursday despite legal and political objections, including a recent High…
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Netanyahu Appoints General David Zini as Head of the Shin Bet Despite the Supreme's Decision
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed General David Zini as the new head of the National Intelligence Service (Shin Bet) one day after the Supreme Court determined that the dismissal of his predecessor, Ronen Bar, was "illegal" and prevented a new appointment under those circumstances. The Prime Minister's office has indicated in a statement that Zini has been commander of the 51st Battalion of the Israeli Army's Golani Brigad…
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