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Shin Bet Chief David Zini Accuses Media of Character Assassination and Hostility

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 11 hours ago

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Shin Bet chief David Zini has publicly condemned the media for what he calls a campaign of character assassination against him and his family, criticizing journalists and some senior officials within his agency. His strained relations with other security leaders and desire to relocate the agency's headquarters to Jerusalem highlight internal tensions.

01David Zini accuses the media of character assassination and spreading lies against him and his family.
02He disparages journalists as unprofessional and blames hostile media narratives on "Tel Avivians."
03Internal Shin Bet tensions include disdain for officials linked to former chief Ronen Bar and dismissing research division analyses.
04Zini wants to move the Shin Bet headquarters from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, citing personal dislike of Tel Aviv.
05Relations with IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, Police Commissioner Danni Levi, and Mossad chief Roman Gofman are reportedly strained.
06The Shin Bet declined to respond to the allegations and reports about Zini's conduct.

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