Channel 12 reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu's final approval is still awaited to formally bring the Shin Bet into the fight against organized crime. The previous Shin Bet chief opposed the move, citing concerns about mission creep and expansion of the agency's powers into civilian domains.
Channel 12 reported Friday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's final approval is still required to formally include the Shin Bet in the fight against organized crime. According to the report, the previous Shin Bet chief opposed the move during his tenure, citing concerns that the agency's involvement in civilian law enforcement would create a slippery slope and expand its powers into areas beyond its national security mandate. The report comes amid ongoing public debate over the Shin Bet's role and recent controversies surrounding the agency.
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