Netanyahu Clarifies: This Is How the Appointment Process for the Next Shin Bet Chief Will Be Carried Out - in Time of War

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that the new head of the internal intelligence agency (Shin Bet), whose final appointment is yet to be approved, will not participate in the investigations of the Qatargate case, by which this agency investigates its advisers. “The appointed head of the Shin Bet has no influence [...] The entry Netanyahu says that the next head of the Shin Bet will not participate in the investigation of t…

The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement after the dismissal of Major General David Zini from the IDF, clarifying that he will not engage in investigations into Qatar during his next role. "The designated Shin Bet head has no influence whatsoever on this," it said. The office also emphasized the importance of a permanent appointment: "This is a security need of the highest order."

The Prime Minister's Office recently announced the order of appointment of Major General Zini as head of the Shin Bet. The Prime Minister is responsible for the security of the country, especially during a multi-scene war. In the midst of a war, it is not right to be satisfied with appointing an acting head of the Shin Bet. A permanent Shin Bet head must be appointed as soon as possible. This is a top-notch security need, and any delay in doi…