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Yair Lapid Avoids Confirming Trust in Shin Bet Chief After Meeting
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First reported by Walla · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
Yair Lapid met with Shin Bet chief David Zini but avoided directly confirming trust in him, instead expressing confidence in the Shin Bet agency.
- 01Yair Lapid met with Shin Bet chief David Zini after recent criticism.
- 02A joint statement was released by both sides following the meeting.
- 03Lapid avoided directly answering if he trusts Zini personally.
- 04He expressed trust in the Shin Bet agency as a whole.
- 05Lapid emphasized Shin Bet's role in protecting democracy and saving lives.
- 06The meeting and statements followed public tensions between Lapid and Zini.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Yair Lapid Avoids Confirming Trust in Shin Bet Chief After Meeting
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Shin Bet Chief David Zini Meets Former PM Yair Lapid for Security Briefing
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