In a report published Thursday, Channel 14 journalist Noam Amir describes a dramatic internal crisis at the Shin Bet following the leak of Director David Zini's recordings. According to sources quoted by Amir, two former Shin Bet heads tried to block Zini's appointment and left 'scorched earth,' and Zini's internal PR unit has been leaking against him. A source within the agency said Zini has 'lost the locker room.'
The report by Noam Amir (Channel 14) adds to a growing public record of tension within the Shin Bet under Director David Zini. The Zioneer has previously covered leaks of Zini's recordings, threats of resignation by senior officials, and a clash with bereaved families over a memorial corner. Amir's account, based on unnamed sources, describes a 'dramatic drama' behind the scenes, with two former Shin Bet directors actively working against Zini's appointment. The account also claims that the agency's internal PR unit has been leaking to journalists against Zini, a charge that, if true, would represent a severe breakdown of internal discipline. The report does not include on-record confirmation from the Shin Bet.
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