Shin Bet Chief Zini Has First Meeting with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid
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Netanyahu's mouthpiece slams Shin Bet chief over alleged leak to Haaretz
Speaking on his radio show last month, far-right Channel 14 commentator Jacob Bardugo said he had met with Shin Bet chief Zini and demanded to know who within the agency had leaked to Haaretz that Netanyahu had instructed the agency to investigate an alleged leak to Channel 12 News about the timing of the start of the war with Iran
The Shin Bet notes that since the investigation will focus on members of the security establishment, there is no need to wait for the Attorney General's approval - even though it was leaked to the media. Walla has learned that the decision to open an investigation was also made following harsh criticism from the US.
An unprecedented affair is revealed this evening (Tuesday) in the defense establishment: Shin Bet chief David Zini strongly opposed opening an investigation into the leak to Channel 12 about the timing of the attack on Iran in Operation "The Roar of the Lion," but heavy pressure from the Prime Minister's Office forced him to change his position. According to the data that was revealed, Shin Bet clarified in internal discussions that the incident…
The prime minister has pressured the head of the Shin Bet in recent months to open an investigation, and although Zini objected, he complied with Netanyahu's dictate.
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