Shin Bet Chief Rebukes Ministers Over Demands to Investigate Channel 12 Leak

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

What happened

Shin Bet Chief David Zini reprimanded government ministers during a Security Cabinet meeting for demanding an investigation into a Channel 12 leak, stating there was no clear lead and legal approval is needed to probe journalists.

• 01Shin Bet Chief David Zini sharply rebuked ministers over demands to investigate Channel 12 leak.
• 02Zini said there is no concrete lead, with 4,500 people involved in the case.
• 03He noted Attorney General approval is required to investigate journalists.
• 04Zini stated he cannot request an investigation without a clear lead.
• 05He urged ministers to respect themselves while handling the matter.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Shin Bet Chief Rebukes Ministers Over Demands to Investigate Channel 12 Leak

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

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