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'Unreasonable appointment': First appointment by new Shin Bet head decried by security establishment
Defense establishment and officials within the Shin Bet are sharply criticizing David Zini's decision to appoint a deputy who had not worked in the organization for about 8 years: 'It’s like naming a brigadier general as deputy chief of staff tomorrow'  
Itamar Eichner | 01.15.26
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Top court upholds David Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief
High Court rejects petitions by 2-1, as Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit faults review of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the appointment, while majority stresses restraint in senior security nominations
Netael Bandel | 12.28.25
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Shin Bet deputy chief resigns amid trust crisis with new head David Zini
Senior official known as S. steps down after 30 years of service following clashes with Shin Bet chief David Zini, including disputes over a court filing on a leak and opposition to a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar
Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 12.23.25
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Shin Bet chief warns kidnapping threat to Israelis has risen due to hostage deals
Zini made the remarks during a cabinet meeting, not as a direct critique of Hamas deals. Political sources said it was part of his ongoing threat assessment; Shin Bet declined to comment on closed-door talks
Amir Ettinger | 12.16.25
מחבלי נוח'בה במעצר
Shin Bet chief backs death penalty for terrorists; ministers say Israelis spying for Iran should also be executed
Shin Bet Director David Zini told ministers the proposed law would be 'a highly deterrent tool'; IDF representative says military sees 'no obstacle,' though army supports allowing judicial discretion rather than making sentence mandatory
Itamar Eichner | 11.21.25
הגבול בין ישראל למצרים 16.4
Israel declares closed military zone along Egypt border to combat drone smuggling
Order followed an emergency meeting on the threat, and came after Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed creation of a special unit to deal with smuggling by drones from Egypt
Yoav Zitun | 11.06.25
דוד זיני בטקס חילופי מפקד פיקוד הצפון
Ministers approve David Zini as next Shin Bet chief
Government confirm appointment despite legal petitions; AG sees no barrier as Zini signs conflict-of-interest pact amid concerns over Netanyahu ties and past pressure on agency heads
Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky | 09.30.25
ראש הממשלה נתניהו עם האלוף זיני, ראש השב"כ החדש
Government vetting panel approves David Zini as next Shin Bet chief despite backlash
Grunis Committee finds no ethical barrier to appointment of Netanyahu nominee; critics say pick risks politicizing security service and undermining public trust
Itamar Eichner | 09.25.25
דיון בנושא אופן מינוי ראש השב"כ בביהמ"ש העליון
Top court concludes hearings on Shin Bet chief appointment row
High Court reviews legality of Netanyahu’s Shin Bet pick David Zini as justices weigh conflict-of-interest claims and courtroom disruptions mount
Ynet | 07.01.25
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