The incoming Israel Security Agency director has a "tremendous mission ahead of him," said the premier
(Oct. 5, 2025 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday congratulated Maj. Gen. (res.) David Zini on assuming his role as the new head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet).
“I congratulate the incoming head of the Shin Bet, Major General (res.) David Zini, and wish him success in the tremendous mission ahead of him. Special thanks to ‘S.,’ the outgoing acting head of the Shin Bet, for his dedicated service, which greatly contributed to safeguarding the security of Israel’s citizens,” the premier said, according to his office.
The Israeli Cabinet on Oct. 1 unanimously approved the appointment of Zini, 51, for a five-year term.