David Zini
Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case
Shin Bet chief David Zini wants to expand the foreign election interference probe, but three senior officials oppose using additional methods, KAN reports.
Shin Bet probes suspected Qatari, Turkish funding to boost Arab turnout in Israeli election
Shin Bet head discusses counterterror, radical Islam with French intel. officials amid Paris riots
Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections
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
The NSC issued several advisories, including to "avoid posting advance information on social media regarding travel or movements abroad."
Shin Bet, IDF call for reinstating administrative detentions, creating settler violence task force
Shin Bet Director David Zini also warned the Security Cabinet that Hamas is planning to kidnap IDF soldiers, particularly during the upcoming election period.
Bennett, Lapid meet family of Haymanot Kasau, pledge to transfer case to Shin Bet, Zini if elected
"I committed to them that we would turn to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, to examine the Shin Bet's involvement in the matter," Bennett said in a post on X/Twitter.
High Court orders Shin Bet, government to answer Yair Golan protection petition
The Democrats said Israel Police had raised Golan’s risk level to 4 on a six-point scale, which it described as high and identical to the rating given to Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot.
Shin Bet Unit 730 to be in charge of Eisenkot's security after police warn of elevated threat
Security officials told Maariv that final discussions have been held in recent days within the Shin Bet regarding the security plan and the scope of protection Eisenkot will receive.
Shin Bet chief Zini: We will hunt down every Hamas member involved in October 7, across the globe
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog also attended the semi-annual ceremony honoring top Shin Bet achievers.
No. 22: David Zini and Eyal Zamir: Commanding Israel’s security through war and turmoil
Israel’s top security chiefs wield enormous influence as they navigate war, terror, political pressure, and a rapidly changing security landscape.
High Court orders former Shin Bet officials who challenged Zini appointment to reveal names
The 189 petitioners had argued that Zini lacked the experience required to lead the agency and that his selection was tainted by conflicts of interest.
Shin Bet involved in search for missing child Haymanut Kasau, Herzog says at meeting with parents
The involvement of the Shin Bet does not imply a nationalistic motive for Haymanot's disappearance, Army Radio noted later on Tuesday.
