David Zini
Shin Bet to establish Islamic studies program to address Oct. 7 intelligence failures
The initiative aims to address failures exposed by investigations into the October 7 massacre, including the failure to understand Hamas's terror ideology and religious extremism.
NSC warns Israelis, Diaspora Jews about heightened antisemitism, terror threats ahead of Oct. 7
Shin Bet, IDF call for reinstating administrative detentions, creating settler violence task force
Bennett, Lapid meet family of Haymanot Kasau, pledge to transfer case to Shin Bet, Zini if elected
Shin Bet chief approves lifelong security detail for PM Netanyahu's wife Sara - report
N12, however, reported that it has not yet been determined whether Sara Netanyahu will receive security for life or for only five years, but it is estimated that her request will be granted.
Sara Netanyahu requests Shin Bet security for her family, regardless of election outcome - report
According to N12, the request occured during a meeting with David Zini, head of the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency).
Shin Bet begins probe into leak of wartime intel. to media outlet under pressure from Netanyahu
Since there was no intention to question journalists about the leak, but only members of the defense establishment, the Shin Bet ruled that there is no need to obtain the A-G's approval.
Shin Bet Chief Zini has first meeting with opposition leader Yair Lapid
Shin Bet Chief Zini had his first meeting with Opposition leader Yair Lapid since taking his new post, amid allegations of excessive loyalty to Netanyahu.
Bardugo admits discussing alleged Shin Bet leaks to Channel 12 in private meeting with Zini
A Channel 14 commentator revealed in an interview that he had a meeting with Zini regarding the ministers' demand to investigate an alleged leak to another channel.
Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn
“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”
Herzog draws red line after David Zini’s pledge of loyalty to the elected echelon
His remarks followed David Zini's comments, in which he explained why he accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to serve as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
Shin Bet chief Zini's loyalty remarks raise defining questions for Israel's elections - analysis
The central question raised by Zini’s remarks is not whether the Shin Bet chief should obey the elected government; it is how he diagnoses what has gone wrong in Israeli governance.
Shin Bet chief Zini walks into yet another political trap - analysis
Shin Bet chief David Zini has ignited yet another political fire after he was recorded at a private event, seemingly pledging personal allegiance to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm
The full recording obtained by The Jerusalem Post reveals that David Zini also defended the rule of law and said he would serve any elected government.
