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Channel 14 Host Predicts Iran War as Israeli Security Chief Faces Probe Pressure

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First reported by N12 · Jul 11, 2026

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A Channel 14 host predicted the Iran war a day before Israel's operation began, while Shin Bet chief David Zini faced pressure from PM Netanyahu and allies to investigate Channel 12 for alleged leaks. The Movement for Quality Government has called for a criminal probe into Zini's conduct amid concerns of political interference and conflicts of interest.

01Yinon Magal forecasted the Iran war a day before Israel's operation started in February.
02Yaakov Bardugo pressured Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate Channel 12 for security leaks.
03Zini initially refused but later approved the probe after political pressure from Netanyahu and ministers.
04The Movement for Quality Government demands a criminal investigation into Zini for breach of trust.
05Concerns include conflicts of interest and Shin Bet's expanded use of journalists' data without proper oversight.
06Bardugo’s public warnings were described as potentially alerting Israel’s enemies to attack timing.

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