Shin Bet Director David Zini intends to summon Channel 12 journalists for questioning as part of the investigation into the leak of the timing of the initial strike on Iran, according to a report. The move would mark an escalation in the probe.
Shin Bet Director David Zini intends to summon Channel 12 journalists for questioning as part of the investigation into the leak of classified operational details regarding the timing of the initial strike on Iran, according to a report Friday. The move would mark a significant escalation in the probe, which has been a source of political tension between the security establishment, media outlets, and political figures. It remains unclear which journalists are targeted or when the summons would be issued. The leaking of the strike timing to Channel 12 has been a major controversy, with critics accusing the Shin Bet of overreach and supporters arguing that the leak compromised national security.
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