The Shin Bet confirmed Friday evening that it will investigate the leak of details of the operation in Iran, and that director David Zini met with commentator Yaakov Bardugo, according to Channel 12. The agency said the decision to open a leak investigation was made by Zini long before the meeting, rejecting claims that the meeting influenced the probe.
The Shin Bet confirmed Friday evening that it will investigate the leak of operational details from the operation in Iran, and that director David Zini met with commentator Yaakov Bardugo. In a statement reported by Channel 12, the agency said the decision to open the investigation was made by Zini "long before" the meeting, pushing back against suggestions the meeting influenced the probe.
Earlier Friday evening, a report indicated Zini had told Bardugo the same — that the decision predated their meeting. The confirmation now puts that on the record officially. The leak investigation has been a source of political controversy, with Bardugo alleging senior Shin Bet officials were blocking the probe despite orders from Zini and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as The Zioneer has reported.
What remains open: the investigation itself is still pending, and the Shin Bet has not provided a timeline. The agency also did not comment on the specific allegations of obstruction.
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