IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir congratulates former general David Zini on his candidacy for Shin Bet chief being approved by a senior vetting panel, the military says.
In a call with Zini this evening, Zamir says he is “confident that Zini will bring his personal abilities, leadership and the experience he has gained as a combat commander in the IDF also to Shin Bet,” according to an IDF readout.
Additionally, Zamir noted that “the cooperation between the organizations is critical to the security of the state and that the IDF, and he personally, will stand behind him as much as necessary for him to succeed in his position.”
Zini also thanked Zamir for the years of service in the IDF under his command, the military says, adding that the pair agreed to meet soon.
Zini had been dismissed from the military by Zamir for holding talks regarding the Shin Bet chief role with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu behind his back.
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