David Zini

Shin Bet probes suspected Qatari, Turkish funding to boost Arab turnout in Israeli election

A CEC source told the Post that the investigation will not delay final results • Police arrest four more suspects in separate election-bribery case

Chairman of the Central Elections Committee (CEC), Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, Acting Director-General of the CEC, Attorney Din Livne, and committee members attend the registration of party lists ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.
Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025.

Shin Bet head discusses counterterror, radical Islam with French intel. officials amid Paris riots

Yair Golan saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with the haredi parties, as long as the Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and the Likud are not there – a position that surprised many. Here, the party leader leads a faction meeting at the Knesset on Monday.

Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025.

Shin Bet to establish Islamic studies program to address Oct. 7 intelligence failures


After MK requests Netanyahu be questioned over Qatargate, efforts reportedly made to block review

The “Qatargate” case revolves around suspected influence by Qatari-linked individuals close to Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony in Rishon LeZion ahead of the start of construction works for the Red Line of the light rail, which will extend to the city, December 25, 2025.

High Court dismisses petitions challenging Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

The court rejected challenges to Zini’s integrity and the process behind his appointment, saying there were no grounds for judicial review. Justice Amit dissented, citing procedural flaws.

 Maj. Gen. David Zini visits families of fallen Israeli soldiers during Memorial Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Qatargate developments 'dream of every intelligence officer' former Shin Bet official says

"The developments... are the dream of every intelligence officer – to recruit people who are in the closest proximity to the head of an organization or a head of state," he claimed.

Shin Bet Director David Zini seen on November 3, 2025

Shin Bet deputy director 'S' to leave role, in blow to chief David Zini

'S' previously served as the agency's acting director after the departure of former chief Ronen Bar, who promoted him to deputy chief in January. 

Shin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025.

Jewish settlers slaughter Palestinian livestock, assault family in West Bank, IDF says

According to the IDF, soldiers and police forces followed a report that "several Israeli civilians had slaughtered livestock and vandalized Palestinian property.

IDF forces stand guard on a roadway in the West Bank, October 23, 2025

Attorney urges Shin Bet action after alleged Jaffa attack by Hilltop Youth

An attorney claimed the Shin Bet policy of relocating violent settlers into Israel proper has led to rising threats in mixed cities like Jaffa, endangering residents’ safety.

An attorney has urged the Shin Bet to act after three Jewish hilltop youth allegedly attacked a pregnant Arab woman in Jaffa, warning that settler violence is being shifted from the West Bank into Israel’s cities.

Shin Bet Chief Zini: In wake of war, Israelis, Jews face heightened danger of kidnapping

As Zini saw it, the price of future danger from releasing security prisoners and allowing Hamas to continue armed outweighed the price of losing the remaining hostages.

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.

Shin Bet will not undergo 'dramatic shifts' following Zini's appointment, ex-official claims

Ex-Shin Bet senior official Ilan Lotan also discussed former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar's recent speech, saying Bar is "now a private citizen, and I think the public expects to hear from him."

Shin Bet Director David Zini with IDF chief Eyal Zamir at a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Former Shin Bet commander refuses to appear for October 7 audit with State Comptroller

The IDF and Shin Bet have insisted that only a full state commission of inquiry has the legal authority to examine sensitive operational decisions.

Shin Bet Director David Zini with IDF chief Eyal Zamir at a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Shin Bet chief's Zini under scrutiny: Petitioners argue ‘unreasonableness’ of PM's recommendation

Petitions by ex-intel chiefs and others argue Zini's lack of agency experience and flawed vetting compromise the Shin Bet's independence.

 Maj.-Gen. David Zini attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem, July 8, 2024