Shin Bet Chief Clashes With Attorney General Over Probing Arab Lawmakers
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Shin Bet Chief David Zini is seeking Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's approval to investigate four senior Arab politicians. The investigation is stalled because the Shin Bet has not yet transferred case materials to the police, despite an agreement to form a joint team. The Attorney General has requested more evidence for three of the politicians before granting approval.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet Chief David Zini wants to investigate four senior Arab politicians.
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has not yet approved the investigations.
- The Shin Bet has not transferred necessary investigation materials to the police.
- A joint investigation team between the Shin Bet and police has been agreed upon.
- The politicians targeted include Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, and Sami Abu Shehadeh.
Shin Bet Chief David Zini has requested the Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's approval to launch a cautioned investigation into four senior Arab politicians. The investigation has not yet commenced as the Shin Bet has not transferred the relevant materials to the police.
According to reports, Zini seeks to investigate Ahmad Tibi, chairman of Ta'al; Mansour Abbas, chairman of Ra'am; Sami Abu Shehadeh, chairman of Balad, who was disqualified from running in elections; and an additional senior Knesset member whose name is being withheld. While there is broad agreement on significant evidence against the fourth individual, the Attorney General has requested further evidence before approving investigations into the other three.
Despite an agreement two days prior to establish a joint investigation team between the Shin Bet and the Israel Police, the intelligence agency has yet to hand over the case files. This delay is preventing the investigation from proceeding, even after the Shin Bet chief presented his demand.
During discussions, Zini reportedly struggled to recall the name of Mansour Abbas, referring to him as "the Knesset member, what's his name, Mansour Abbas." Questions remain regarding the transfer of investigation materials and the necessary approvals for a cautioned inquiry into the politicians.
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