David Zini
Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping
As Zini saw it, the price of future danger from releasing security prisoners and allowing Hamas to continue armed outweighed the price of losing the remaining hostages.
Shin Bet will not undergo 'dramatic shifts' following Zini's appointment, ex-official claims
Former Shin Bet commander refuses to appear for October 7 audit with State Comptroller
Shin Bet chief's Zini under scrutiny: Petitioners argue ‘unreasonableness’ of PM's recommendation
WATCH: Retamim residents fear for safety after heavy gunfire from nearby Bedouin village
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the scene, and blamed previous Shin Bet head Ronen Bar for not acting on Bedouin crime.
Lead candidate 'A' for taking over Mossad also has some agency support, 'Post' learns
The 'Post' learned that "A" is not only the leading candidate for Netanyahu, but is also supported by the Mossad. Until he wins the appointment, his name will remain anonymous.
Israel's Shin Bet thwarts imminent attacks from West Bank, 40 Bethlehem terrorists arrested
The Shin Bet said it arrested around 40 Palestinian terrorists from Bethlehem in a major bust that thwarted imminent attacks, marking the first large-scale operation under new chief David Zini.
'No basis' for judicial intervention in Shin Bet chief pick, A-G Baharv-Miara argues
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara formally told the High Court there are “no grounds for judicial intervention” in David Zini's appointment as Shin Bet director, citing a lawful process.
Shin Bet chief Zini to High Court: Legal challenge against me an effort to 'police opinions'
Zini’s appointment has drawn unusually sharp criticism from within the intelligence community itself. Three former Shin Bet directors joined a petition urging the overturning of the nomination.
'A fighter with ability to think outside the box’: Netanyahu praises new Shin Bet chief Zini
Netanyahu welcomed new Shin Bet head Maj.-Gen. (res.) David Zini, praising his leadership and reaffirming Israel’s independent security policy amid controversy over the appointment.
Far Left MK Ofer Cassif calls new Shin Bet chief Zini a 'dangerous jihadist'
Far Left MK Ofer Cassif called new Shin Bet chief Maj.-Gen. (res.) David Zini a “dangerous jihadist” who seeks “eternal war."
High Court to hold hearing on Shin Bet appointment next month
The case will be heard before Supreme Court Chief Justice Isaac Amit, Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg and Justice David Mintz.
Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Shin Bet chief David Zini
At an earlier meeting with Herzog, Zini spoke about being loyal first to the state, implying that this obligation was a higher priority even than honoring all orders of the prime minister.
Three ex-Shin Bet chiefs to High Court: Cancel Netanyahu's appointment of David Zini
Multiple government officials oppose Netanyahu's appointment of Zini.
High Court of Justice rejects requests to delay Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief
This decision came following the government's unanimous approval of Zini's appointment, headed by PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
