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Shin Bet Chief Reverses Stance and Orders Probe into Leak of Operation Roar of the Lion
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Shin Bet Chief David Zini initially opposed investigating a leak about Operation Roar of the Lion but reversed his stance after Prime Minister Netanyahu's insistence, ordering a probe into the leak that allegedly tipped off Channel 12. The decision followed internal legal reviews and a meeting with a Netanyahu ally, amid ongoing political tensions.
- 01Shin Bet Chief David Zini initially opposed investigating the leak about Operation Roar of the Lion.
- 02Prime Minister Netanyahu demanded the Shin Bet open a probe into the leak.
- 03Zini reversed his position after a June 22 meeting with Netanyahu ally Yaakov Bardugo.
- 04Shin Bet denies the meeting influenced the decision, stating it was made earlier.
- 05The leak allegedly allowed Channel 12 to prepare for the operation's launch.
- 06Legal and professional considerations delayed the investigation's start.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Shin Bet Chief Reverses Stance and Orders Probe into Leak of Operation Roar of the Lion
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Israeli Security Agency Opens Investigation Into Leak of Operation Details to Channel 12
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Shin Bet Chief Pressured to Investigate Channel 12 Over Iran Leak Amid Political Tensions
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Shin Bet Denies Claims of Prior Talks Before Opening Investigation Into Channel 12
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 10, 2026
Yaakov Bardugo Admits Meeting Shin Bet Chief to Push Investigation Against Channel 12
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