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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally submitted Major General David Zini's nomination to the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee on Thursday to serve as the next head of the Shin Bet security agency.</span

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally submitted Major General David Zini's nomination to the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee on Thursday to serve as the next head of the Shin Bet security agency.

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 advisory committee, chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, will review Zini's candidacy and decide on the nomination within two weeks. In response, the Movement for Quality Government said the appointment was "tainted by conflict of interest" and vowed to "ensure" the next Shin Bet chief was chosen "in accordance with proper administrative procedures."

The advisory committee, chaired by former Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, will review Zini's candidacy and decide on the nomination within two weeks. In response, the Movement for Quality Government said the appointment was "tainted by conflict of interest" and vowed to "ensure" the next Shin Bet chief was chosen "in accordance with proper administrative procedures."

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.

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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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.

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

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.

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Zini's will brings vital leadership to counter Hamas's persistent threat. His strategic vision strengthens Israel's security against ongoing aggression, ensuring a robust defense for citizens. While political attacks on Zini fade, his resolve to prioritize long-term safety over short-term concessions is critical. Hamas's unrelenting hostility demands a steadfast leader like Zini to protect Israel's future.

Zini's will brings vital leadership to counter Hamas's persistent threat. His strategic vision strengthens Israel's security against ongoing aggression, ensuring a robust defense for citizens. While political attacks on Zini fade, his resolve to prioritize long-term safety over short-term concessions is critical. Hamas's unrelenting hostility demands a steadfast leader like Zini to protect Israel's future.

This appointment represents a dangerous politicization of Israel's most sensitive security agency, with Netanyahu purposely selecting a friend of his despite his violation of military protocol. Unfortunately, this is par for the course when it comes to Shin Bet, an agency whose history is riddled with corruption and human rights violations against both Israelis and Palestinians.

This appointment represents a dangerous politicization of Israel's most sensitive security agency, with Netanyahu purposely selecting a friend of his despite his violation of military protocol. Unfortunately, this is par for the course when it comes to Shin Bet, an agency whose history is riddled with corruption and human rights violations against both Israelis and Palestinians.

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