Israeli government approves appointment of new head of Shin Bet

TEL AVIV: The Israeli government on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointment of Major General David Zini as the new head of the domestic intelligence service Shin Bet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said. Netanyahu announced Zini’s appointment in May. Zini, who was appointed for a five-year term, will assume duties on October 5. Zini replaces Ronen Bar, who stepped down in June, announcing his resignation in April after Netanyahu had said that he was sacking him.

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