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Shin Bet Chief Justifies Judiciary Attack, Meets President

7/10/2026

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Audio released on July 8 2026 shows Shin Bet chief David Zini saying he accepted his post to remain loyal to elected leadership and attacks the judiciary.
President Isaac Herzog met Zini and Justice Noam Sohlberg July 9 2026 as opposition Yair Golan and Naama Lazimi called remarks dangerous to democracy.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Forum of Public Service Officials defended Zini, saying the General Security Service Law puts the agency under elected authority.

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Audio released on July 8 2026 shows Shin Bet chief David Zini saying he accepted his post to remain loyal to elected leadership and attacks the judiciary.
President Isaac Herzog met Zini and Justice Noam Sohlberg July 9 2026 as opposition Yair Golan and Naama Lazimi called remarks dangerous to democracy.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Forum of Public Service Officials defended Zini, saying the General Security Service Law puts the agency under elected authority.