Zini
Coverage of Zini in the Nexus archive.
- Shin Bet chief says he took the job out of ‘loyalty to the elected leadership’
Shin Bet chief Zini stated he took the job due to loyalty to the elected leadership and mentioned his agenda to advance. He is reportedly considering removing a department head over the harsh treatment of Jewish terror suspects.
- Shin Bet building program to help police tackle rampant Arab crime wave — reports
Shin Bet is developing a program with funding of approximately NIS 1-1.3 billion to assist police in addressing a surge in Arab crime. The initiative comes as murder rates rise, with new agency chief Zini reportedly more willing to deploy Shin Bet resources for crime-fighting than his predecessor.
- Zini cancels Shin Bet Pride Month event, pulls budget from LGBTQ group – report
Zini canceled a Shin Bet Pride Month event and withdrew funding from an LGBTQ group, according to a report. The cancellation's reason was not provided to organizers, and employees reportedly criticized the move as conflicting with the agency's values of equality and inclusion.
- Shin Bet chief said to fear Oct 7-style attack on Eilat, despite no intel on threat
Shin Bet chief fears an Oct 7-style attack on Eilat despite lacking evidence of a threat. The official also opposes Arab Israeli relocation to the city, characterizing it as an attempted 'takeover' to the government.