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Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Media-Based Petitions Challenging Shin Bet Chief Dovid Zini

In a hearing, justices questioned the evidentiary basis of accusations after a contested 'classified' file was described as relying on newspaper clippings.

Overview

  • A panel of Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, Deputy President Noam Sohlberg, and Justice David Mintz heard petitions on November 18 seeking to revoke Zini’s appointment.
  • Deputy President Sohlberg told Movement for Quality Government head Eliad Shraga that labeling Zini a liar cannot be based on a compilation of press articles.
  • Reporting from the session said a 'secret classified document' cited by three former Shin Bet chiefs largely recycles coverage from Haaretz and Ynet.
  • It was reported that a criminal investigation began after three men refused to transfer that document to Zini when he took office.
  • Last week, Zini formally responded to the court that the petitions lack factual basis and rely on false media reports, rumors, and gossip.