Parents of Missing Woman Meet Shin Bet Chief, Seek His Help

The parents of Haimanut Kassau, who has been missing for 962 days, met for the first time with Shin Bet Director David Zini on Wednesday. The meeting, held at Zini's office, was also attended by Haimanut's older sister, Yerus, and family advisors including strategist Doron Hadar, lawyer Dror Matityahu, and translator Tesfaye Bishaw.

According to the Kassau family, they detailed the events leading to Haimanut's disappearance and shared their feelings and expectations with Zini. The family reported that the Shin Bet chief expressed empathy for their suffering and showed openness to increasing the organization's involvement, pending approval from the Attorney General.

"The family was very moved by David Zini and his team's willingness to do everything, in his words, to help the family, whether through cooperation with the police or if a decision is made to transfer the case to the Shin Bet's handling," the Kassau family stated. Tsephiah Kassau added, "After so many disappointing meetings where we received neither empathy, willingness, nor information, I wish to thank the Director General and everyone who helped facilitate this meeting."

The family intends to continue seeking the Attorney General's approval to transfer Haimanut's case to the Shin Bet's responsibility, hoping for her safe return. Tsephiah Kassau expressed confidence that after the meeting, Haimanut is also "Mr. David Zini's daughter."

The family attributed the meeting's arrangement to personal and official appeals made by faction leaders and Knesset members, thanking all who assisted.