Turning the Shin Bet into a political battleground would be a detriment to all of Israel - opinion
When an agency with extraordinary powers becomes a partisan battleground, democracy itself is at risk.
SHIN BET head Ronen Bar attends a state ceremony this past October at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, marking a year since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The Shin Bet has failed in its mission to protect Israel’s citizens and openly admits to this failure, says the writer.(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)