Senior Shin Bet Officials Threaten Resignation Over Removal of October 7 Memorial

Three senior Shin Bet officials have expressed strong anger toward Shin Bet chief David Zini following his decision to dismantle the memorial for the October 7 attack victims. These officials, who continue to serve the agency in a reserve capacity, plan to inform Zini in the coming days that they cannot continue as if nothing has happened. They told Zini that removing the memorial wall was an unacceptable act, especially since their main motivation to return to service was the events of October 7 and the desire to rehabilitate the agency.

Last week, it was reported that Zini ordered the removal of the memorial station for fallen service members placed at the Shin Bet headquarters entrance in Tel Aviv, citing concerns that it conveyed a sense of defeatism. This decision, along with others such as not sending delegations to Poland, has sparked unrest and intense discussion within the agency. The three senior former officials, still involved in intelligence work and decision-making, have made the October 7 memorial a red line.

There is also significant anger among the families of the fallen over this decision. A family representative told Channel 12 News, "We are here to face the failure every day, even if Zini does not want to see it - this is the fuel for our work after October 7." The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within Shin Bet and between leadership and those connected to the tragic events of October 7.