Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Criticizes Likud's Election Tactics and Netanyahu's Pressure

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Yoram Cohen, former Shin Bet chief and member of Gadi Eizenkot's party, accused Likud of resorting to desperate and inappropriate election tactics amid poll pressure. He also critiqued current Shin Bet chief David Zini's decisions, urging adherence to professionalism and legality.

• 01Yoram Cohen says Likud is under serious pressure from election polls and uses undignified tactics.
• 02Cohen condemns Likud's campaign for attacking family members and fallen soldiers.
• 03He detects panic signs within Likud amid the election race.
• 04Cohen praises David Zini's military record but stresses Shin Bet's need for political neutrality.
• 05He criticizes Zini's public statements and excessive security for Netanyahu's family.
• 06Cohen hopes problematic decisions by Zini can be corrected and are not irreversible.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew37 minutes ago

Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Criticizes Likud's Election Tactics and Netanyahu's Pressure

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Yoram Cohen Pledges to Promote 'Defendant Law' Amid Netanyahu Allies' Criticism

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 day ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

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