Shin Bet Chief Requests Legal Approval to Investigate Channel 12 Leak of Operation Timing
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
Shin Bet chief David Zini has asked the State Attorney for permission to investigate Channel 12 for leaking the timing of the "Roaring Lion" operation, following pressure from cabinet ministers and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Zini cited the difficulty of tracing leaks among thousands involved and called for legal changes to aid such probes. The request came after a tense cabinet debate where ministers expressed frustration with Zini's stance.
- 01Shin Bet chief David Zini seeks legal approval to investigate Channel 12 for leaking operation timing.
- 02The leak concerns the timing of the "Roaring Lion" military operation.
- 03Zini resisted pressure for months before requesting the probe.
- 04About 4,500 people knew the operation timing, complicating leak tracing.
- 05Zini urged legislative changes to allow broader investigations of journalists.
- 06A tense cabinet debate revealed ministers' dissatisfaction with Zini's explanations.
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