Appointment of David Zini as Head of the Shabak Stalled, According to Deputy Attorney General
Legal Concerns Over Appointment Process
The Deputy Attorney General, Gil Limon, stated today at a panel session during the Israel Bar Association conference that the appointment of Major General David Zini as the head of the Shabak (Israel Security Agency) will face significant legal hurdles. “Regardless of our opinion, legal proceedings will arise, and the appointment will be stalled,” Limon emphasized, highlighting that such an action contradicts legal guidance provided by the Attorney General.
Limon pointed out, “The significance of this is immediate regarding the decision itself. The court has indicated that acting against legal directives is more serious than the decision itself. There will be legal proceedings here, and the appointment will be stalled. This is not a way to serve the public servstart, but rather a harm to it.”
Context of the Appointment
Concerns have also been raised by former legal advisor to the Prime Minister, Attorney Shlomit Barnea Frango, who recounted her experience when asked by the government secretary to prepare a legal opinion regarding the dismissal of Rstartn Bar, the previous head of the Shabak. Frango indicated that trust issues between the Prime Minister and Bar were cited as the reason for the potential dismissal, necessitating a factual basis to support such claims.
According to Frango, the head of the Shabak must remain committed to the state’s interests, not merely to the individual who appointed them. “To conclude that the Prime Minister has lost trust-under circumstances justifying such an action-requires tangible evidence. Every decision of an administrative body must be supported by relevant data,” she asserted.
Conclusion
As the appointment of David Zini hangs in the balance due to legal complications, both Limon and Frango stress the importance of adherence to legal standards and the necessity of a solid foundation for any such administrative decisions. The ongoing dialogue around this issue underscores the complexities involved in leadership transitions within critical national security institutions