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MK Limor Son Har-Melech Demands Investigation Into Shin Bet Leak to Journalist
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
MK Limor Son Har-Melech has urged Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate a leak of confidential information to journalist Ben Caspit, which she claims was used to block her aide Elisha Yard's appointment as spokesperson. She demands the dismissal of those involved and possible criminal action, warning against political misuse of the security service.
- 01MK Limor Son Har-Melech accuses Shin Bet of leaking confidential info to journalist Ben Caspit.
- 02The leak allegedly aimed to prevent Elisha Yard's appointment as her parliamentary spokesperson.
- 03She demands a full investigation into the chain of command and involved personnel.
- 04Son Har-Melech calls for immediate dismissal of implicated Shin Bet employees.
- 05She requests criminal probes based on the investigation's findings.
- 06She warns against Shin Bet being used for political interference in her office.
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