Zini Slams 'Rule of Bureaucrats', Says Elected Officials Lack Ability to Manage

Zini criticized what he called the 'rule of bureaucrats,' arguing that the elected echelon does not genuinely have the ability to manage the frameworks it is responsible for and elected to, according to a statement published Tuesday evening.

In a statement published Tuesday evening, Zini criticized the 'rule of bureaucrats,' asserting that the elected echelon does not genuinely have the ability to manage the frameworks it is responsible for and was elected to. The comment reflects internal political criticism of the balance between elected officials and the permanent bureaucracy, a recurring theme in Israeli political discourse.

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1. 00:37 · 8 JulLatest

   Zini argues elected officials lack management ability, stresses legal subordination to government.

2. 23:35 · 7 Jul

   Zini Slams 'Rule of Bureaucrats', Says Elected Officials Lack Ability to Manage

• Confirmed00:02 · 8 JulBen Gvir backs Shin Bet chief Zini in full article: 'Subordination to elected branch is basic in a democracy'
• Strong23:34 · 7 JulShin Bet chief Zini: 'The reason I felt more fit was the ability to be loyal to the elected government'
• Developing17:27 · 8 JulAnalysis: Zini's 'loyalty to elected branch' remark sparks political storm, says Yaara Zered
• Strong19:45 · 8 JulHerzog says state institutions belong to all, in apparent rebuke to Shin Bet chief Zini

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