State Attorney General Slams Shin Bet Chief Over Politician Probe Demands
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The State Attorney General sharply criticized the Shin Bet chief's demand to investigate senior Arab politicians, stating investigations require an evidentiary basis. The Attorney General also accused the Shin Bet of delaying the transfer of investigation materials for two days. The statement highlighted that in a lawful state, investigations cannot proceed without sufficient evidence.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- State Attorney General criticized Shin Bet chief's demand to probe Arab politicians.
- Investigations require an evidentiary basis, the Attorney General stated.
- Shin Bet accused of delaying transfer of investigation materials for two days.
- The Attorney General emphasized the rule of law regarding investigations.
The State Attorney General issued a rare and sharp statement on Tuesday evening, strongly criticizing the head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for demanding investigations into senior politicians from Arab parties. The Attorney General stated that while anyone requiring investigation will be investigated, "people will not be investigated without an evidentiary basis." The statement also accused the Shin Bet of delaying the handling of suspicions, noting that the agency had not transferred investigation materials for two days.
The Attorney General's office emphasized that in a state of law, investigations cannot be initiated without sufficient evidence. This public rebuke comes amid reports of the Shin Bet chief's request to probe prominent figures within Arab political parties, a move that has drawn significant attention and criticism.
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