Supreme Court Rejects Shin Bet Employees' Request for Further Delay in Zini Case

Israel's Supreme Court has denied a request from Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) employees for an additional delay in revealing their identities in connection with their opposition to David Zini's appointment. The employees, who reportedly worked against Zini's nomination, have refused to disclose their names despite previous court orders, citing fears for their safety.

In their latest appeal, the employees sought to limit the use of their personal information and requested a further postponement of its submission until October 24. Their legal representative also claimed to be abroad, requesting the delay. The court, comprising Justices Amit, Solberg, and Mintz, expressed frustration with the prolonged nature of the case, stating, "It is regrettable that the request further extends a saga that should have ended long ago."

The judges granted a one-week extension, setting a new deadline of September 17 for the submission of names. They emphasized that any use or publication of the information would be subject to legal restrictions. The court also noted that the employees' concerns about their information being used for employment or other purposes within Zini's systems were already addressed by existing legal limitations.