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Shin Bet Chief David Zini Meets Journalist Yaakov Bardugo Amid Leak Investigation Controversy

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago

What happened

Shin Bet chief David Zini met journalist Yaakov Bardugo at Shin Bet headquarters to discuss an investigation into an alleged leak to Channel 12. The meeting's disclosure prompted demands for official clarifications amid reports that Zini sought Justice Ministry approval to probe the leak under government pressure.

01Shin Bet chief David Zini met journalist Yaakov Bardugo at Shin Bet headquarters in Tel Aviv.
02Bardugo revealed the meeting live on Galei Yisrael radio, discussing a leak investigation.
03The Movement for Quality Government demanded clarifications from Netanyahu, Zini, and the Attorney General.
04The meeting involved private discussions about an alleged leak to Channel 12 and Haaretz.
05Zini reportedly requested Justice Ministry approval to investigate the leak amid government pressure.
06The leak concerns the timing of a potential war with Iran, with Bardugo pushing for the probe.

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