Smotrich: Those who attack Shin Bet chief for telling the truth bear democracy's name in vain

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized unspecified individuals for attacking the Shin Bet director for speaking the truth, saying such actions misuse the name of democracy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a statement Wednesday morning defending the head of the Shin Bet, who has been attacked for telling the truth. Smotrich said that those who attack the Shin Bet chief for speaking the truth are bearing the name of democracy in vain. The statement did not specify who the attackers are or what truth they are referring to.

2 developments

1. 09:22 · 8 JulLatest

   Smotrich criticizes those attacking the Shin Bet chief for speaking truth.

2. 09:07 · 8 Jul

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