Political commentator Yaakov Bardugo said on Galei Israel radio that he met privately with Shin Bet director David Zini in recent days and demanded that Zini open an investigation into the leak of classified operational details about Operation Roaring Lion to Channel 12. According to a Haaretz report, Zini subsequently approached the Justice Ministry to request authorization from the Attorney General to launch the probe, reversing his earlier stated position. The Shin Bet has not responded to the allegations.
Yaakov Bardugo, a political commentator on Channel 14, revealed Friday on Galei Israel radio that he had a private meeting with Shin Bet director David Zini in recent days. According to Bardugo, the meeting was held in a six-eyes format with Zini's aide, and centered on Bardugo's demand that Zini investigate the leak of classified operational details about Operation Roaring Lion in Iran to Channel 12. Bardugo said he came to the meeting with 'one issue' — the leak.
Following the meeting, according to a Haaretz report, Zini approached the Justice Ministry and requested authorization from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to open a probe into the leak. This marks a reversal of Zini's earlier position, when he expressed doubt about the need for such an investigation in a security cabinet meeting, as previously reported by ynet.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Bardugo's ongoing criticism of Zini over the leak affair, in which Bardugo alleged that senior Shin Bet officials were blocking the investigation despite a direct order from the prime minister. The Shin Bet has not commented on the latest revelations.
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