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Former Shin Bet Chief Skips Critical October 7 Audit

12/8/2025

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A former Shin Bet commander declined to attend an audit of October 7 events with the State Comptroller.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet say only a full state commission of inquiry can legally assess sensitive operational decisions.
The statement was made at a special Knesset plenum in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025, with Shin Bet Director David Zini and IDF chief Eyal Zamir present.

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Story summary

A former Shin Bet commander declined to attend an audit of October 7 events with the State Comptroller.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet say only a full state commission of inquiry can legally assess sensitive operational decisions.
The statement was made at a special Knesset plenum in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025, with Shin Bet Director David Zini and IDF chief Eyal Zamir present.