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Former Shin Bet Chiefs Slam Netanyahu's Response to October 7

2/13/2026

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31 former Shin Bet chiefs criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for attacks on former Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and his team.
They expressed concern over the silence of David Zini, the current Shin Bet head, and demanded a strong response.
The letter condemned Netanyahu's 55-page document to the state comptroller as deflecting responsibility for the October 7 massacre.
The government favors a controlled inquiry that it can largely direct.

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31 former Shin Bet chiefs criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for attacks on former Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and his team.
They expressed concern over the silence of David Zini, the current Shin Bet head, and demanded a strong response.
The letter condemned Netanyahu's 55-page document to the state comptroller as deflecting responsibility for the October 7 massacre.
The government favors a controlled inquiry that it can largely direct.