A security source denied reports that Shin Bet commander Ronen Zini proposed dismissing a senior officer, saying the claim was a groundless attempt to 'tame' Zini, and that the controversy revolves around a sign, not a memorial corner. The source also backed Zini's position on unifying fallen operatives.
A security source pushed back against claims that Shin Bet director Ronen Zini proposed dismissing a senior officer, calling the reports 'fake' and attributing them to a campaign to 'tame' Zini. According to the source, the actual dispute centers on a memorial sign — not a dedicated memorial corner — with Zini arguing that all fallen operatives should be commemorated together, without distinguishing between those killed on October 7 and other service fatalities. The source likened the effort to past institutional pressure campaigns against former officials Mandelblit and Alshich, but assessed that Zini would withstand it. As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, families of fallen Shin Bet operatives had condemned the reported dismissal proposal. The picture remains fragmented: the security source has not been named, and no official confirmation of either the original proposal or its denial has been issued by Shin Bet or the defense establishment.
2 developments
- DevelopingShin Bet denies reports it dismissed senior official, calls them 'entirely false'
- DevelopingSenior Shin Bet officials threaten to resign over Zini's moves
- StrongPetition filed to High Court demanding AG explain why no probe into senior Shin Bet officials over wiretapping to thwart Zini appointment
- DevelopingShin Bet, Attorney General decline to comment on Zini investigation request
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