Dozens of LGBTQ, women's, and civil society organizations sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding a review of Shin Bet director David Zini's conduct, citing concern over harm to principles of equality, statehood, and professionalism within the agency, according to a Channel 12 report.
Dozens of Israeli LGBTQ, women's, and civil society groups have formally called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to investigate the conduct of Shin Bet director David Zini. The letter, reported Friday morning by Channel 12, expresses concern that Zini's actions risk undermining 'the principles of equality, statesmanship, and professionalism' within the security agency, and demands a thorough examination of his behavior.
The appeal follows weeks of controversy surrounding Zini's reported decisions regarding the agency's LGBTQ employee cell. As The Zioneer previously reported, the issue has sparked cross-party political criticism, with MKs from the opposition demanding a Knesset debate and LGBTQ coalition MK Yura'i Lahav-Hertzanu warning against allowing 'homophobes to lead public bodies.' The letter adds organized civil-society weight to those calls, though the Prime Minister's Office has not yet responded to the request.
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