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Eisenkot Slams Shin Bet Chief Over Probe of Arab Lawmakers

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yachad" party, criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini for allegedly seeking to investigate Arab lawmakers without evidence. Eisenkot warned against using authority for political reasons.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini for seeking to investigate Arab lawmakers without evidence.
02Eisenkot warned against using authority and position for political considerations.
03Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of trying to destroy democracy.
04The Shin Bet chief allegedly requested investigations into Arab Knesset members.
05Eisenkot believes the actions could lead to a serious constitutional crisis.

He also accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to undermine democracy and the rule of law, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis.

Translated and summarized by baba from Alarab, the latest report. Read Alarab’s original