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High Court Backs Zini as Shin Bet Chief Despite Dissent

12/28/2025

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The High Court of Justice upheld David Zini's appointment as head of Shin Bet after ruling 2-1 against petitions.
Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit dissented, arguing the advisory committee failed to adequately assess Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct and potential conflicts of interest, including investigations into his associates.
Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg countered that many arguments against the prime minister's integrity were resolved in a judicial agreement.

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The High Court of Justice upheld David Zini's appointment as head of Shin Bet after ruling 2-1 against petitions.
Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit dissented, arguing the advisory committee failed to adequately assess Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct and potential conflicts of interest, including investigations into his associates.
Deputy Chief Justice Noam Sohlberg countered that many arguments against the prime minister's integrity were resolved in a judicial agreement.