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
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
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Stein argues Zini appointment not conflict of interest

BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

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

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

BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

BySARAH BEN-NUN

Bereaved father and petitioner protest hearing

BySARAH BEN-NUN

Parents of slain IDF soldier forcefully removed from hearing room

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

BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

BySARAH BEN-NUN

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