Shin Bet Chief Meets Family of Missing Girl After 962 Days

The meeting, which took place at Zini's office and lasted about an hour, included Haymanot's father Tesfaye, mother Banchi, and eldest sister Yaros, along with their strategic advisor Doron Hadar, attorney Dror Matityahu, and activist Tesfaye Bishaw, who translated. During the meeting, the family shared the events since Haymanot's disappearance and their expectations from security forces. Zini expressed empathy for the family's suffering, showed interest in the case, and indicated openness to increasing the Shin Bet's involvement in the investigation, pending approval from the Attorney General. The family was moved by Zini and his team's willingness to assist, whether through cooperation with the police or a potential transfer of the case to the Shin Bet. He expressed hope that the Attorney General would approve transferring the case to the Shin Bet so Haymanot could return home, adding, "I am sure that after today's meeting, Haymanot is also the daughter of Mr. David Zini." The staff for Haymanot reported that the meeting was made possible by personal and official appeals from Knesset members, and the family thanked all those who helped arrange it.