Shin Bet Chief Consults Ex-Leader on Election Interference Probe
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Shin Bet chief David Zini presented classified intelligence on foreign election interference to former security officials, including ex-chief Ami Ayalon. The officials recommended investigating suspected foreign funding of Arab parties but advised against undermining the election results. Zini sought their opinion on launching a security probe.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet chief David Zini presented classified intelligence on foreign election interference to former senior security officials.
- Ex-chief Ami Ayalon was among the former officials who reviewed the intelligence.
- The officials recommended further inquiry into suspected foreign funding of Arab parties.
- They warned against actions that could cast doubt on the election results.
- Zini sought their opinion on launching a security investigation.
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