Israel's Legal Advisor Rejects Shin Bet's Request to Interrogate Lawmakers Without Evidence
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Government Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara denied reports that Shin Bet head David Zini requested to interrogate four Arab lawmakers without evidence. She stated that investigations require proof and criticized the Shin Bet for withholding materials from a special investigative team. The legal advisor affirmed that law enforcement is working professionally to uncover the truth and base decisions on available evidence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Government Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara denied reports of Shin Bet head David Zini demanding interrogation of four Arab lawmakers.
- Baharav-Miara stated that investigations require evidence and cannot be conducted against citizens or officials without grounds.
- She accused the Shin Bet of delaying a case by withholding materials from a special investigative team.
- The investigative team was formed on the recommendation of Judge Solberg with police and prosecution oversight.
- Baharav-Miara asserted that law enforcement is working professionally to establish the truth based on available evidence.
Government Legal Advisor Gali Baharav-Miara has refuted reports claiming that the head of the General (Shin Bet), David Zini, demanded the interrogation of four Arab party Knesset members. Baharav-Miara stated that these publications were "unreliable."
"In a rule of law, investigations cannot be conducted against citizens or elected officials without evidence providing grounds for them," the legal advisor emphasized. She added that if the Shin Bet or any other body possesses evidence justifying an investigation, it should present it. Baharav-Miara insisted that while those requiring investigation would be interrogated, "investigations against people without a evidentiary basis will not be conducted."
Furthermore, Baharav-Miara accused the Shin Bet of withholding investigation materials from a special investigative team for two days, effectively delaying the case's review. This team was established on the recommendation of Judge Solberg, with police involvement and under prosecution supervision.
The government's legal advisor asserted that the law enforcement system is acting "promptly and professionally to establish the truth based on the materials at its disposal." Decisions regarding investigations will be made based on these materials, she concluded.
