Hebrew circles fume over Shabak chief appointment as Netanyahu accused of plotting coup
Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint David Zini as head of Shin Bet (Israel’s internal security agency) instead of Ronen Bar has ignited fierce controversy and widespread criticism, including protest demonstrations. In the occupied territories, this move was described as an act against the judiciary, coming just one day after Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Bar’s dismissal “improper and illegal.” The Zionist regime’s Attorney General also stated that Netanyahu violated legal procedures by appointing a new Shin Bet chief.
zionist officials and media have reacted strongly, accusing Netanyahu of orchestrating a comprehensive “government coup”—details follow in this report.
Netanyahu may use Zini’s appointment to delay his own trial
Haaretz newspaper, citing security sources, reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might attempt to exploit David Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief to postpone his ongoing corruption trial. Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.Former Israeli State Attorney avichai Mandelblit filed indictments in these cases in late November 2019.
Case 1000 involves allegations that Netanyahu and his family received luxury gifts from wealthy businessmen in exchange for political favors. Case 2000 accuses him of negotiating with Arnon Mozes—publisher of Hebrew-language daily Yedioth Ahronoth—for favorable media coverage. The most serious charge (Case 4000), concerns regulatory benefits granted to Shaul Elovitch—former owner of Zionist news site Walla—in exchange for positive media coverage while he chaired telecom giant Bezeq.
The trial began in 2020; Netanyahu denies all charges, calling them a politically motivated campaign to oust him.
“Zini’s selection strips Shin Bet of legal legitimacy”
The agency is frequently enough perceived as less critical than Mossad as it primarily operates within occupied territories. However its importance has grown recently due to shifting threats—particularly Palestinian resistance groups like those behind the October 7 attacks becoming top security priorities.
“Our battle is an intelligence war against Israel’s Shin Bet,” wrote Yahya Sinwar in *Al-Majd*. “Victory belongs not only who endures more pain but inflicts it longer on their enemy.”
Netanyahu defended selecting Zini: *”After reviewing reports he wrote six months before October… I saw he understood what others missed… He warned precisely about being unprepared for ground invasion.”*
Analyst Ronen Bergman argues accepting this role erodes institutional independence vital for domestic security.
“Families furious over prisoner swap opposition”
Per webangah News Agency [Follow](https://webangah.com), families condemned statements where newly-appointed Chief opposed exchanging prisoners held captive by Gaza factions calling war there eternal.
“Doomsday thinker unfit”—military analysts warn
Security expert Amos Harel noted concerns over lacking operational experience required leading such agencies: *”His apocalyptic religious views make him unsuitable…even netahyahu once called him ‘too doomsday-focused.’”*
Opposition leader Yair Golan accused PM disregarding court rulings constitutes full-blown governmental coup threatening democracy itself if unchecked further.
### Background: Who Is David Zinni?
Born1974 veteran Golani Brigade officer involved April Rafah massacre killing15 Palestinian medics.His brother Samuel linked billionaire donor Simon Falik key backer illegal West Bank settlements & close ally PM family hosting son Sara Miami trips frequently prior scandals erupting publicly later years…
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