Overview

• Ministers approved Major General (Res.) David Zini to lead the Israel Security Agency following a legal opinion stating there was no impediment to the appointment.
• Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed Zini to seek guidance from the Shin Bet legal adviser on any requests from the prime minister that involve personal, political or criminal issues.
• Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon submitted sensitive information to the senior appointments committee before its review, and the committee proceeded to approve the nomination.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Zini as the right choice, citing his leadership, experience and longstanding cooperation with the Shin Bet.
• Former Shin Bet official Yossi Amrosi said Zini’s first tasks should include rebuilding public and internal trust, setting a long-term plan, reassessing inquiries and doctrines, and addressing threats such as Gaza missile infrastructure, West Bank rocket development and Iranian espionage.