04.02.2026 00:41
Bezalel Zini, the brother of David Zini, the Director of Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet, was detained on charges of smuggling cigarettes into the Gaza Strip. Zini, who will be tried along with 13 others for "aiding the enemy in wartime," has raised questions about the intelligence chief's removal from office due to his involvement in the incident.
It has been announced that David Zini, the director of Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet, is being held in custody on allegations that his brother was involved in cigarette smuggling into the Gaza Strip.
ACCUSATION: AIDING THE ENEMY DURING WAR TIME According to a report by Haaretz, Israeli police stated that a case would be opened against Bezalel Zini. It was expressed that 13 individuals, including Zini, who are alleged to have smuggled goods into Gaza, would be tried on charges of "aiding the enemy during wartime." It was also reported that the Israeli police requested the court to extend the detention period of the Shin Bet chief's brother for another four days.
David Zini TURNED TO SHOCK While it was noted that Bezalel Zini is connected to the Israeli army's Uriah Force, which is causing destruction in Gaza, it was stated that the Israeli police were "shocked" by the involvement of the Shin Bet chief's brother in this incident.
CALL FOR RESIGNATION It was recorded that Zini denied the allegations of smuggling cigarettes into Gaza. It was indicated that this incident could lead to the dismissal of the Shin Bet chief. In a joint written statement, the committee members who appointed the Shin Bet chief announced that if a "serious conflict of interest" is determined, Zini should resign; otherwise, he should be dismissed.