PM's conflict of interest 'unprecedented' in Shin Bet chief case, petitioners argue

The Supreme Court heard petitions on Tuesday against Netanyahu's appointment of former IDF general David Zini as new head of Israel's spy agency.

Protesters removed by security guards during a court hearing on petitions concerning the manner of appointing the head of the Shin Bet, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 1, 2025

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

July 1, 9:10 PM

Stein argues Zini appointment not conflict of interest

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 5:39 PM

Adv. Michael Rabello speaks on conflict of interest between Bar's termination, new chief

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 4:08 PM

Amit calls attention to legal framework, A-G's advisory opinion

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 3:56 PM

PM's conflict of interest 'unprecedented,' petitioners argue

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 3:36 PM

Meron stands his ground on lack of functional relationship between Shin Bet chief, PM

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 3:16 PM

Justice criticizes chaos in the room, calling it an 'attempt to sabotage' legal proceedings

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 2:53 PM

Bereaved father and petitioner protest hearing

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 2:42 PM

Parents of slain IDF soldier forcefully removed from hearing room

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 2:32 PM

Likud MK Tally Gotliv yells from crowd, leads cries from across the public stands

BySARAH BEN-NUN

July 1, 2:12 PM

Judges return to public hearing, say they tried to understand more about investigations

BySARAH BEN-NUN

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