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Shin Bet Chief Zini Seeks Full Names of Petitioners, Lawyer Calls Him Obsessive

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First reported by Channel 13 · 5 hours ago

What happened

Shin Bet Chief David Zini is demanding the full names of petitioners against him after receiving only initials, prompting a contempt motion. The petitioners' lawyer dismissed the demand as obsessive, saying the court ruling was final.

  • 01Shin Bet Chief David Zini received only initials, not full names, of petitioners against him.
  • 02Zini filed a contempt motion claiming petitioners avoid court orders by withholding full names.
  • 03The Supreme Court allowed Zini to review the petitioners' list via court secretariat.
  • 04Zini's legal team requested a complete list by Sunday, attaching correspondence to the motion.
  • 05Petitioners' lawyer called Zini's demand "obsessive" and said the court ruling settled the issue.
  • 06Zini seeks court order to compel full disclosure and reimbursement of legal fees.

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OrganizationsShin Bet, Supreme Court

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Shin Bet Chief Zini Seeks Full Names of Petitioners, Lawyer Calls Him Obsessive
Channel 13Center · Hebrew5 hours ago
Shin Bet Chief Zini Files New Court Contempt Request Over Anonymous Petitioners

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