Despite Zini's Embarrassing Failure, He Should Not Be Fired
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon defended current Shin Bet chief David Zini, who was appointed from outside the organization. Ayalon, himself an outsider appointee, understands the difficulties of such a transition. The article warns that removing Zini could backfire on the left if the Netanyahu government returns to power.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon defended current Shin Bet chief David Zini.
- Ayalon, an outsider appointee, understands the challenges of leading the Shin Bet.
- The article warns against removing Zini, suggesting it could backfire on the left.
- The Netanyahu camp's potential return to power is cited as a reason for caution.
Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon defended current Shin Bet chief David Zini at a rally a week ago calling for the replacement of the Netanyahu government. Ayalon, who himself was appointed head of the Shin Bet in 1996 after the Rabin assassination, having previously served as commander of the Navy, is presented as a rare example of an outsider appointed to shake up the organization. Ayalon understands the cost of a "learning period" paid by a Shin Bet chief and the entire country when an inexperienced individual is appointed to the sensitive role.
The article suggests that while the left may consider removing Zini, such a move could backfire if the Netanyahu camp returns to power.
