Shin Bet Allegedly Monitors Phones of Journalists Critical of Netanyahu, Report Reveals
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 day ago
What happened
Journalist Ronen Bergman revealed that since David Zini became Shin Bet chief, the agency has collected phone data from journalists critical of Netanyahu, raising concerns about press freedom and political use of intelligence tools. Netanyahu has pushed for investigations into alleged leaks, including one about a US-Israel operation against Iran. This surveillance reportedly lacks journalists' consent and signals a politicization of Shin Bet's intelligence gathering.
- 01Shin Bet collects phone data from journalists critical of Netanyahu since David Zini's appointment.
- 02Netanyahu frequently demands investigations into alleged leaks, including a US-Israel Iran operation leak.
- 03Surveillance reportedly lacks journalists' consent and is unrelated to public health needs.
- 04Supreme Court previously restricted Shin Bet's use of phone data against journalists during COVID-19.
- 05Shin Bet's intelligence tools are allegedly used politically to monitor dissenting journalists.
- 06Pressure from Netanyahu's advisor influenced Shin Bet to investigate a leak initially deemed untraceable.
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