Defense Minister's Delay Halts Trial of Shin Bet Chief's Brother
A legal proceeding against defendants accused of smuggling goods into Gaza has been stalled for over three months due to a delayed signature from Defense Minister Israel Katz. The signature is required to allow the defense attorneys to review classified materials pertinent to the case, which is essential for advancing the legal process.
Among the defendants is Bezalel Zini, the brother of Shin Bet Director-General Ronen Bar. The prosecution requested the transfer of classified evidence to the defendants in June, aiming to enable their lawyers to prepare for the trial. While National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir promptly signed the necessary authorization, Minister Katz has yet to do so, despite his staff raising the issue multiple times.
The case, which involves smuggling goods to the Gaza Strip, was exposed in January, with indictments filed in February. The ongoing delay in the legal proceedings affects all defendants, including Bezalel Zini. The Defense Minister's office declined to comment on the reason for the prolonged delay.
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