Get Plus

Sign in to baba News

One account across the web, iPhone and Android — your subscription follows it.

or use an email code

Search stories

Type at least two characters. Results come from every newsroom baba reads.

↑↓ to move · ↵ to open · esc to close

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to keep asking. News Plus removes the daily limit.

or use an email code

Ongoing Story· Day 2

Shin Bet Chief Seeks to Question Arab Lawmakers Under Warning

5 developments

Kikar HaShabbatPolitics

Shin Bet Chief's Demand Sparks Fierce Political Backlash

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

ReligiousCharged tone

Hebrew · 6 newsrooms covering

Shin Bet chief David Zini demanded an investigation into Arab party leaders, sparking a major political controversy. The "Eisenkot bloc" criticized Zini's demand, while the "Netanyahu bloc" attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for allegedly blocking the probe. The reasons behind the Shin Bet's request and the Attorney General's stance remain unclear.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Shin Bet chief David Zini demanded an investigation into Arab party leaders.
  • The "Eisenkot bloc" strongly criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini.
  • The "Netanyahu bloc" attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
  • The Attorney General is reportedly preventing the investigation.
  • The controversy has caused a significant political storm.

A significant political storm has erupted following a demand by Shin Bet chief David Zini to open an investigation into the leaders of Arab parties. The "Eisenkot bloc," a political faction, has sharply criticized Zini for this demand. In parallel, the "Netanyahu bloc" is fiercely attacking Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for reportedly preventing the investigation from proceeding.

The controversy centers on the Shin Bet's desire to investigate Arab party leaders, a move that has drawn strong opposition from some political circles. The Attorney General's office is reportedly standing in the way of such an investigation, leading to accusations from the Netanyahu bloc that she is obstructing justice. The specific reasons for Zini's demand and Baharav-Miara's alleged obstruction were not detailed in the report.

Kikar HaShabbatHaredi · Bnei Brak

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Sign in to baba News

Sign in to follow newsrooms, topics and people.

or use an email code

Mentioned

Open the Wire