The cabinet of the Zionist occupation regime appointed retired General David Zini as the new head of the Internal Security Agency (Shabak) for a five-year term; a person who previously played a pivotal role in the bloody operations of the Israeli army against the defenseless people of Gaza.
Publish dateWednesday 1 October 2025 - 10:25
Story Code : 330342
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The Prime Minister's Office of the Zionist regime announced on Tuesday that the regime's cabinet unanimously approved the appointment of David Zini, a retired general and close to Benjamin Netanyahu, as Shin Bet head. His term of office will begin on October 5, 2025.
Zini, who served for years in the Israeli army's special forces, including "Sayrat Matkal", has had a direct role in high-ranking positions in the army, especially in commanding the Gaza operations. Palestinian sources and international human rights organizations have accused him of participating in “war crimes” against civilians in the Gaza Strip, including the widespread bombing of residential areas, the destruction of infrastructure, and a severe humanitarian blockade.
According to Israeli media, Zeini has served as Netanyahu’s security advisor in recent years and coordinated some of the military strikes during the Gaza wars. This background has made his appointment to head the Shin Bet even more controversial.
The decision also comes in the wake of the “Qatargate” case, in which the Shin Bet and the Israeli police are investigating the connections of Netanyahu’s close associates with Qatar. Israeli experts have warned that the appointment of someone close to Netanyahu could call into question the Shin Bet’s independence.
Zeini replaces Ronen Bar, who has been the Shin Bet’s head since August 2021. The Advisory Committee on High-Level Appointments has rejected legal objections regarding “conflicts of interest.”
The Israeli army command and Netanyahu's office have called Zini a "trusted" person to lead the Shin Bet. International human rights organizations have warned that assigning this position to someone with a past tainted by war crimes calls into question Israel's commitment to international law.
According to observers, the appointment of David Zini, given his bloody record in the Gaza wars and his closeness to Netanyahu, is a clear sign of the increasing politicization of the Israeli regime's internal security apparatus.
Studies show that this decision both weakens the Shin Bet's independence and sends a clear message to the international community that the Netanyahu cabinet, instead of being held accountable for war crimes, is promoting individuals with such records.
According to experts, this process could increase the rifts and international pressure against the Israeli regime and pave the way for broader legal proceedings in international courts.
Zini, who served for years in the Israeli army's special forces, including "Sayrat Matkal", has had a direct role in high-ranking positions in the army, especially in commanding the Gaza operations. Palestinian sources and international human rights organizations have accused him of participating in “war crimes” against civilians in the Gaza Strip, including the widespread bombing of residential areas, the destruction of infrastructure, and a severe humanitarian blockade.
According to Israeli media, Zeini has served as Netanyahu’s security advisor in recent years and coordinated some of the military strikes during the Gaza wars. This background has made his appointment to head the Shin Bet even more controversial.
The decision also comes in the wake of the “Qatargate” case, in which the Shin Bet and the Israeli police are investigating the connections of Netanyahu’s close associates with Qatar. Israeli experts have warned that the appointment of someone close to Netanyahu could call into question the Shin Bet’s independence.
Zeini replaces Ronen Bar, who has been the Shin Bet’s head since August 2021. The Advisory Committee on High-Level Appointments has rejected legal objections regarding “conflicts of interest.”
The Israeli army command and Netanyahu's office have called Zini a "trusted" person to lead the Shin Bet. International human rights organizations have warned that assigning this position to someone with a past tainted by war crimes calls into question Israel's commitment to international law.
According to observers, the appointment of David Zini, given his bloody record in the Gaza wars and his closeness to Netanyahu, is a clear sign of the increasing politicization of the Israeli regime's internal security apparatus.
Studies show that this decision both weakens the Shin Bet's independence and sends a clear message to the international community that the Netanyahu cabinet, instead of being held accountable for war crimes, is promoting individuals with such records.
According to experts, this process could increase the rifts and international pressure against the Israeli regime and pave the way for broader legal proceedings in international courts.
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