MK Naama Lazimi (Democrats) has asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to open a criminal investigation into Shin Bet chief David Zini, alleging he has turned the agency into a political tool for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to N12. Lazimi called for a reexamination of Zini's fitness to serve.
MK Naama Lazimi (Democrats) has formally requested that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara launch a criminal investigation into Shin Bet chief David Zini. In a letter, Lazimi alleged that Zini has turned the security agency into a political arm of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and called for a reexamination of his fitness to serve. The request comes amid ongoing tensions between the government and the Shin Bet. No response from the Attorney General's office has been reported yet.
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