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Netanyahu Appoints David Zini as Shin Bet Chief, Defying Legal Advisers

The decision follows the Supreme Court's ruling that Ronen Bar's dismissal was unlawful and amid ongoing disputes over executive authority and judicial oversight.

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Overview

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has named Lt. Gen. David Zini as the new director of Shin Bet, effective June 15, 2025.
  • The appointment comes despite the Supreme Court ruling that Netanyahu's earlier attempt to dismiss current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was illegal.
  • Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara advised that Netanyahu lacks the authority to appoint Bar's successor under the court's decision.
  • Ronen Bar had announced his resignation for mid-June, citing personal accountability for security failures during the October 2023 Hamas attack.
  • The conflict is rooted in Shin Bet's investigation into alleged Qatar-linked payments to Netanyahu aides, raising concerns about political motives and democratic norms.