David Zini
Herzog said Shin Bet warned him of internal, external threats to Israel's 2026 elections
“I call on the people of Israel, in a clear voice: remember that elections are not a civil war," Herzog said ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.
Former Shin Bet official: Sara Netanyahu's request for lifetime security is 'delusional'
Netanyahu's wife, sons to receive extended Shin Bet protection, PM granted lifelong security
Shin Bet chief approves lifelong security detail for PM Netanyahu's wife Sara - report
Netanyahu submits proposal of Zini as next Shin Bet chief to Senior Appt.'s Advisory C'tee
In his letter, Netanyahu asked that matters be rushed so that Zini could take the appointment already on September 21, when the acting Shin Bet director 'S' finishes his tenure.
Netanyahu's trial ends early due to IDF strikes in Syria
High Court approves compromise between gov't, A-G on new Shin Bet head
Under the decision, the incoming Shin Bet director will be barred from involvement in the “Qatargate” investigation until the matter is resolved by Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.
High Court ruling on Shin Bet head may trigger Israel's descent into lawlessness - opinion
Revolutionary judges have altered the Israeli system without asking the people, and created a regime that harms both democracy and Israeli society.
Shin Bet charade: It's time to approve Netanyahu's Zini appt - editorial
Talk about Chelm. It’s time to get on with the business of safeguarding the citizens of Israel.
PM's conflict of interest 'unprecedented' in Shin Bet chief case, petitioners argue
The Supreme Court heard petitions on Tuesday against Netanyahu's appointment of former IDF general David Zini as new head of Israel's spy agency.
Netanyahu: Delaying Zini appointment as Shin Bet chief is ‘disconnected’ from national needs
Then-Shin Bet head Ronen Bar’s resignation came into effect on June 15, enabling Netanyahu to appoint Bar’s deputy, known as “S”, as interim Shin-Bet head for one month.
Who is 'S', new acting Shin Bet chief replacing Ronen Bar? - explainer
"S" was on a first-round short list for potential appointment by Netanyahu, but did not make a second-round short list.
Three steps ahead: How Edelstein outmaneuvered everyone and is positioned to save Israel - opinion
Perhaps, right now, we are witnessing the redemption of the man who was shot in the first act but storms back in the final act with a submachine gun, to save what’s left of Israel.
Lapid, Gantz call on Zini to refuse Shin Bet head appointment
Both Lapid and Gantz quoted reports that Netanyahu decided to appoint Zini after speaking to him for a short period during a visit to the IDF’s Ze’elim base approximately two weeks ago.
