Journalist Slams Shin Bet Chief, Calls Him 'Clown and Crook'
Journalist Ben Caspit fiercely criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini, calling him unfit for his role amid election fraud allegations. Reports detail voter irregularities and suspicions of bribery, with some politicians claiming the election was stolen. Caspit argues the Shin Bet has provided no evidence for large-scale fraud, while police sources suggest any sums involved are minimal. Zini faces calls for his dismissal.
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- Journalist Ben Caspit called Shin Bet chief David Zini a "clown and crook" unfit for his role.
- Allegations of election irregularities include voter marking errors and suspected bribery.
- A resident discovered his deceased wife was recorded as having voted in the election.
- Former PM Netanyahu claimed the elections were "stolen" amid the controversy.
- Shin Bet has reportedly provided no evidence for claims of 100 million shekels used to sway the election.
Journalist Ben Caspit has sharply criticized the Head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, calling for his dismissal amidst allegations of irregularities and fraud in the election process. Caspit's remarks follow reports of numerous testimonies, unusual events, and complaints concerning potential damage to the integrity of the elections. These include instances of incorrect voter markings and suspicions of organized bribery at polling stations in the Arab sector, as well as allegations of foreign funding influencing the democratic process.
A particularly striking case involved 82-year-old resident Ariel Mirelman, who discovered his deceased wife, Irit, had already been recorded as having voted. Mirelman's wife passed away just three weeks before the election. Similar incidents were reported in other locations, with residents finding their names already marked as having voted despite not being present. These events have been amplified by right-wing political figures, with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring the elections were "stolen" and Moshe Feiglin likening the situation to a "political October 7th."
In contrast, Channel 12's legal correspondent Guy Peleg described the claims as a "planned influence operation." Caspit, referencing morning reports, stated that the Shin Bet has not provided any evidence for claims of 100 million shekels being used to sway the election. He characterized Zini as a "clown, crook, and agent of chaos," unfit for his position and arguing that his continued tenure indicates a shift from a "police state" to a "secret police state."
Caspit's strong condemnation is based on reports from Channel 13 and other news outlets, which indicated that a joint police team investigating the matter was surprised by the "paucity of material" and lack of substantial evidence in the file provided by Zini. Professional sources within the Shin Bet and police reportedly estimate that the actual sums involved in any potential bribery scheme, if they exist, are in the low millions, not the hundreds of millions initially alleged.
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