David Zini

Bereaved families' forum seeks Shin Bet probe into alleged Ra'am voter-tracking app

The application, called Aswatcom, allegedly enabled activists to track voter participation in real time at individual polling stations and manage the party's election-day operations.

Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas leads a faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 29, 2026.
Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026

Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

CEC ratifies election results as A-G, Shin Bet feud over foreign interference investigation

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset on June 9, 2026.

A-G denies Zini's request to interrogate Arab party senior lawmakers, says evidence needed


Shin Bet begins probe into leak of wartime intel. to media outlet under pressure from Netanyahu

Since there was no intention to question journalists about the leak, but only members of the defense establishment, the Shin Bet ruled that there is no need to obtain the A-G's approval.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Shin Bet Chief Zini has first meeting with opposition leader Yair Lapid

Shin Bet Chief Zini had his first meeting with Opposition leader Yair Lapid since taking his new post, amid allegations of excessive loyalty to Netanyahu.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Bardugo admits discussing alleged Shin Bet leaks to Channel 12 in private meeting with Zini

A Channel 14 commentator revealed in an interview that he had a meeting with Zini regarding the ministers' demand to investigate an alleged leak to another channel.

Israeli journalist Yaakov Bardugo seen at the White House in Washington DC, ahead of the meeting between US president Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on July 7, 2025.

Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn

“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”

(From R-L) President Isaac Herzog meets with Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet head David Zini to discuss securing the slated Knesset elections, July 9, 2026.

Herzog draws red line after David Zini’s pledge of loyalty to the elected echelon

His remarks followed David Zini's comments, in which he explained why he accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to serve as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Israeli president Isaac Herzog attends the Herzliya conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.

Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis

The central question raised by Zini’s remarks is not whether the Shin Bet chief should obey the elected government; it is how he diagnoses what has gone wrong in Israeli governance.

Designated head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director David Zini seen with Ultra orthodox jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after completing their beret march, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city on August 6, 2025.

Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis

Shin Bet chief David Zini has ignited yet another political fire after he was recorded at a private event, seemingly pledging personal allegiance to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini visits at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror, on April 21, 2026.

Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm

The full recording obtained by The Jerusalem Post reveals that David Zini also defended the rule of law and said he would serve any elected government.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Shin Bet Director David Zini, October 23, 2025.

Bismuth tries to pit Shin Bet against High Court in election dispute

A letter from Boaz Bismuth asked the Shin Bet to address both foreign election threats and concerns stemming from a recent High Court ruling.

MK Boaz Bismuth attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem July 8, 2025

Houthis use ceasefire to upgrade capabilities, Pahlavi calls for 'week of action' in Iran

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Houthi supporters shout in Sanaa, Yemen June 25, 2026.