Eisenkot Slams Shin Bet Chief Over Probe of Arab Lawmakers
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yachad" party, criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini for allegedly seeking to investigate Arab lawmakers without evidence. Eisenkot warned against using authority for political reasons. He also accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to undermine democracy and the rule of law, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini for seeking to investigate Arab lawmakers without evidence.
- Eisenkot warned against using authority and position for political considerations.
- Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of trying to destroy democracy.
- The Shin Bet chief allegedly requested investigations into Arab Knesset members.
- Eisenkot believes the actions could lead to a serious constitutional crisis.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yachad" party, has sharply criticized the head of the General (Shin Bet), David Zini, following reports that Zini requested investigations into Arab members of Knesset without presenting evidence. Eisenkot stated in a message, "Those working in the security and law enforcement agencies and public service in Israel are in the service of the state, not servants of the king. Woe to him who corrupts his authority and position for political considerations."
Eisenkot also launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, "In their predicament, Likud and Netanyahu are trying to destroy democracy and the rule of law, and are seeking to drag us all into a very serious constitutional crisis."
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