Shin Bet chief Zini to High Court: Legal challenge against me an effort to 'police opinions'
Zini’s appointment has drawn unusually sharp criticism from within the intelligence community itself. Three former Shin Bet directors joined a petition urging the overturning of the nomination.
Designated head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director David Zini seen with Ultra orthodox jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after completing their beret march, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old city on August 6, 2025.(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)BySARAH BEN-NUNUpdated: