Shin Bet Director David Zini said Monday that the agency is prepared for terror threats and attempts to undermine the integrity of the elections, according to N12. Zini stated that regarding the election envelope, there is a clear separation from the ongoing work with the Prime Minister's Office, and the Shin Bet operates under the authority of the chairman of the Central Elections Committee.
Shin Bet Director David Zini stated Monday that the Israel Security Agency is prepared for terror threats and attempts to undermine the integrity of the upcoming elections, according to a report by N12. Zini emphasized that regarding the election envelope, there is a clear separation from the agency's ongoing work with the Prime Minister's Office, and that the Shin Bet operates under the authority of the chairman of the Central Elections Committee. The statement comes amid ongoing public and political debate over the Shin Bet's role in the election process and its relationship with the political echelon. As The Zioneer has reported, Zini's tenure has been marked by friction with some lawmakers over internal leak investigations and the agency's expanded mandate.
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