Following questions about procedure, Israeli opposition calls for Zini to delay acceptance of Shin Bet appointment

Following questions about procedure, Israeli opposition calls for Zini to delay acceptance of Shin Bet appointment

Maj. Gen. David Zini visits families of fallen Israeli soldiers during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 30, 2025. (Photo: Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Maj. Gen. David Zini, to head the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), has encountered resistance from opposition politicians over Zini’s apparent lack of experience in the intelligence field, and a leaked comment in which he apparently opposed hostage deals. However, recent revelations indicate that there could be legal challenges to the appointment as well. 

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