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Israel Opens Criminal Probe Into Ex-Shin Bet Chiefs Over Withheld Classified File

The dispute is now before the Supreme Court after Director David Zini asked for an order to obtain the contested document.

Overview

  • Israeli authorities launched a criminal investigation into former Shin Bet directors Nadav Argaman, Ami Ayalon and Carmi Gillon.
  • The probe follows their Supreme Court petition challenging David Zini’s appointment that included a file titled “The Agency’s Challenges.”
  • The petitioners describe the file as classified and say it outlines the agency’s main security threats.
  • Backed by 180 former employees whose identities they claim are legally confidential, the ex-chiefs have refused to hand the file to Zini.
  • Law enforcement warned they may be questioned under caution if the file is confirmed classified, and Zini has petitioned the court to compel its transfer.