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Shin Bet Denies Claims of Prior Talks Before Opening Investigation Into Channel 12
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
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The Shin Bet denied reports that its chief, David Zini, engaged in prior discussions before launching a leak investigation against Channel 12, calling such claims unfounded. The agency confirmed the investigation decision was made independently and prior to any meetings with journalists, including Channel 14's Yaakov Bardugo.
- 01Shin Bet denies prior talks influenced investigation into Channel 12 leak.
- 02Investigation decisions are made solely by Shin Bet chief after formal procedures.
- 03Yaakov Bardugo claimed to have met Shin Bet chief to promote probe against Channel 12.
- 04Shin Bet says decision to investigate was made well before Bardugo meeting.
- 05Another Shin Bet official at meeting is close relative of Channel 14 journalist.
- 06Chief regularly meets various journalists, per Shin Bet statement.
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