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Zini was dismissed from the army several months ago after going behind IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir's back to discuss the Shin Bet appointment with Netanyahu without authorization.</span

Zini was dismissed from the army several months ago after going behind IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir's back to discuss the Shin Bet appointment with Netanyahu without authorization.

The Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, will review Zini's candidacy and decide on the nomination within two weeks of the submission.</span

The Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, will review Zini's candidacy and decide on the nomination within two weeks of the submission.

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar resigned in June amid controversy after Netanyahu dismissed him through a cabinet vote on March 21, citing lost confidence in Bar's ability following October 7.</span

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar resigned in June amid controversy after Netanyahu dismissed him through a cabinet vote on March 21, citing lost confidence in Bar's ability following October 7.

The agency has been led in an interim capacity by Bar's former deputy, known only as 'Shin,' since Bar's departure while the permanent appointment process continues through legal proceedings.</span

The agency has been led in an interim capacity by Bar's former deputy, known only as 'Shin,' since Bar's departure while the permanent appointment process continues through legal proceedings.

Netanyahu connected Zini's appointment to addressing failures from the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack, stating he decided to nominate someone from outside the Shin Bet organization.</span

Netanyahu connected Zini's appointment to addressing failures from the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack, stating he decided to nominate someone from outside the Shin Bet organization.

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Netanyahu officially appoints David Zini as Shin Bet chief

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This appointment represents a dangerous politicization of Israel's most sensitive security agency, with Netanyahu selecting a controversial figure who violated military protocol and holds extreme views that could undermine the organization's professionalism.

This appointment represents a dangerous politicization of Israel's most sensitive security agency, with Netanyahu selecting a controversial figure who violated military protocol and holds extreme views that could undermine the organization's professionalism.

Netanyahu Formally Nominates Zini for Shin Bet Chief Role

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