The Grunis Committee, responsible for overseeing top-level appointments, voted unanimously on Thursday to endorse David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet.
The committee’s decision came after deliberations and will now be presented to the cabinet for final approval on Sunday. Once the cabinet gives its consent, Zini will formally assume the role.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir welcomed the outcome, stating: “‘May the year and its curses end and may the year and its blessings begin.’ Success to the next Shin Bet Director.”
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid also responded, saying: “The appointment of Major General Zini has been legally approved, and I wish him success in his critical role of safeguarding the security of Israel’s citizens.”
Lapid continued: “The head of the Shin Bet is not an employee of the government, but of the State of Israel, and an important part of his role is to protect Israeli democracy. I hope and believe that Major General Zini, like his predecessors, will remain loyal to the State of Israel and its laws.”
Earlier this week, S., who had temporarily filled the position after Ronen Bar’s resignation, completed his service as acting Shin Bet director.
If he’ll release the bochurim languishing in jail for learning Torah, and release the innocent Jews languishing in jail to pacify Arabs, we’ll look up to him with honor as the Chief of Shin-Bet. Otherwise, he’s another wicked Shin-Daled Chief.
Anyone promoted as Shin-Daled Head cannot be trusted.