David Zini has officially assumed his position as the new head of the Shin Bet, Israel�s internal security agency.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Zini and wished him success �in the enormous mission facing him.�

The Prime Minister also extended his gratitude to the officer who had been serving as acting head of the agency pending Zini�s appointment � whose identity remains under security restrictions and cannot be published.

Zini was first nominated by Netanyahu in May to succeed former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Bar was dismissed by a cabinet vote on March 21 after Netanyahu announced he had lost confidence in his ability to continue leading the agency, following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

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