David Zini

27°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

David Zini

דוד זיני בטקס הדלקת נר זיכרון ברחבת הכותל המערבי

‘My role is loyalty to elected leadership’: Shin Bet chief sparks controversy after remarks over agency’s mandate

David Zini said his ability to remain loyal to elected officials regardless of his own views was a key reason he accepted the role; critics accused him of putting political leadership above loyalty to the state

ynet | 07.08.26

Zini's Shin Bet overhaul: Oct. 7 memorial removed, agency's LGBTQ forum closed

Agency says removal followed Memorial Day, meant to avoid partial depiction of October 7 failure; reports of the LGBTQ forum shutdown sparked criticism over internal policy direction and priorities

Elisha Ben Kimon, Lihi Gordon | 06.25.26

Shin Bet chief warns Eilat could be target of next Oct. 7-style attack

David Zini has reportedly ordered the agency to prioritize attack scenarios in the southern resort city, citing concerns over its isolation, land borders and vulnerability to infiltration; Shin Bet denies concrete threat to city

Elisha Ben Kimon, Ilana Curiel | 06.22.26

Shin Bet chief met with former Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan in UAE, report says

Dahlan, linked to terror attacks in Gaza during Second Intifada, seen as leading candidate to run post-Hamas Gaza; he lives in UAE exile, where he amassed a fortune brokering deals

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.26.26

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

UAE bristles at disclosure of Netanyahu visit, but ties hold, officials say

'They know today who their real friends are': Abu Dhabi denied Netanyahu visited after a wave of disclosures on Israeli security coordination, but Israeli officials say the embarrassment will not derail the strategic alliance

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.14.26

Shin Bet spokeswoman quits as security service’s media unit unravels

Spokeswoman’s abrupt resignation follows departure of communications branch’s architect, with security officials warning agency’s retreat from public communications could harm transparency and operations

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.14.26

Shin Bet chief: ‘No betrayal’ by security forces on Oct. 7

David Zini accepts agency’s internal probe into Oct. 7 massacre, acknowledges a 'grave professional failure' and vows reforms, while forcefully rejecting conspiracy theories of internal collusion

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.26.26

'200K shekels in a bag': new details on Shin Bet head’s brother's alleged role in Gaza smuggling case

Transcripts show Bezalel Zini acknowledged awareness of alleged cigarette smuggling and receiving money but denied involvement; alleged partner, citing cash payments and three alleged transfers into Gaza

Roni Green Shaulov | 02.18.26

Why Shin Bet chief Zini was warned by senior panel and why he is unlikely to resign

Amid the Gaza smuggling affair involving his brother, sources tied to the Grunis Committee say the Shin Bet chief is not required to resign, as he has no link to the acts, though an undisclosed conflict-of-interest arrangement allows the attorney general to seek his dismissal

Itamar Eichner | 02.07.26

Inside the Gaza smuggling scandal: captagon, millions in bribes and claims of military cover

An indictment against the Shin Bet chief’s brother cites claims that an Unit 8200 operative could erase records from military systems; the IDF denies any knowledge; Gaza sources describe Hamas-backed smuggling networks and massive captagon shipments

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 02.06.26

Brother of Shin Bet chief charged in Gaza cigarette smuggling case for 365,000 shekels

Prosecutors say Bezalel Zini exploited his access to Gaza crossings, demanded payment to conceal records and knew the smuggled cigarettes could reach Hamas, seeking his detention until trial

Ilana Curiel | 02.05.26

From PA suppliers, through Israeli warehouses and on to Gaza: This is how the smuggling network operated

Cigarettes, batteries, spare parts - and even an iPhone 17 Pro Max: These are just some of the things the sophisticated network smuggled into Gaza in exchange for millions of shekels

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 02.04.26

'Dozens of Israelis helped boost Hamas': 12 suspects indicted in Gaza smuggling case

Prosecutors say Israeli citizens, including reserve soldiers, helped funnel banned goods into Gaza post-ceasefire, aiding Hamas’ military buildup;

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 02.04.26

'A clear act of treason': how Gaza cigarette smuggling fuels Hamas terror

Charge of aiding the enemy during wartime leveled at Shin Bet chief’s brother follows IDF pressure on law enforcement to crack down on Gaza shadow economy, which officials say directly boosts Hamas through control and taxation of goods

Yoav Zitun | 02.04.26

Brother of Shin Bet chief named as suspect in Gaza smuggling case

Bezalel Zini, brother of agency head David Zini, faces expected indictment for allegedly smuggling cigarettes into Gaza for profit; charges include assisting the enemy during wartime

Idan Bloemhof, Shilo Freid | 02.03.26

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

accident AI almonds balcony basketball Beaufort Bedouin Benjamin Netanyahu Berlin Book Review

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

accident AI almonds balcony basketball Beaufort Bedouin Benjamin Netanyahu Berlin Book Review