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Shin Bet Chief David Zini Cites Loyalty to Elected Officials as Key to His Suitability for Role

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 day ago

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Shin Bet chief David Zini stated his loyalty to elected officials made him more suitable for his role, criticized bureaucratic delays, and condemned the judiciary as harmful to national interests in recordings published by i24NEWS.

01David Zini credits loyalty to elected officials for his suitability as Shin Bet chief.
02He claims elected leaders lack real management ability due to bureaucratic resistance.
03Zini says bureaucrats delay implementing directives by up to eight months.
04He describes himself as driven by internal motivation and a clear agenda.
05Zini harshly criticizes the judiciary, calling lawyers "monsters" harming rights and security.
06He acknowledges lawyers' importance but urges common sense over legal formalism.

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