Shin Bet Chief Consulted Ex-Officials on Foreign Election Influence Concerns
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Shin Bet chief David Zini consulted former security officials, including ex-Shin Bet head Ami Ayalon, on suspected foreign influence in elections. The officials advised deepening the investigation but warned against undermining election results. Ayalon had previously opposed Zini's appointment.
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- Shin Bet chief David Zini sought opinions on a security probe into foreign election influence.
- Former security officials, including Ami Ayalon, advised deepening the investigation.
- The officials warned of the danger of undermining election results.
- Ami Ayalon had previously opposed Zini's appointment as Shin Bet chief.
The head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, presented classified intelligence information to former senior security officials, including former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon, seeking their opinions on launching a security investigation. The intelligence pertains to suspected foreign influence on elections.
Sources indicated that the senior officials believed the investigation should be deepened. However, they also emphasized the danger of undermining election results. Ayalon had previously opposed Zini's appointment as Shin Bet chief, leading a petition by former service chiefs against it.
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