Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed support for the Shin Bet director's decision to remove progressive agendas from the organization, saying he acts out of professional responsibility and for national security.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a statement Wednesday morning backing an internal decision by the Shin Bet director to remove 'progressive agendas' from the security service. In a brief message circulating on Israeli Telegram channels, Smotrich wrote that he 'strengthens the hand' of the Shin Bet chief in the decision, adding that he is acting 'out of professional responsibility and for the security of the state.' The minister did not specify which policies or personnel are affected, and the Shin Bet's own public response, if any, was not included in the message.
Smotrich's remarks come amid ongoing debate within Israel’s security establishment over the role of political and social values in security agencies. The Shin Bet director's reported move has drawn public comment from coalition figures.
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