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If Zini’s appointment proceeds, it is likely that it will damage professional ties between him and Zamir.
The remarks, reportedly made during closed meetings at the General Staff, have sparked concern among hostage families and added to existing criticism regarding his suitability for the post.
The announcement was made despite a High Court ruling that the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was unlawful.
The statement said that a permanent successor to Bar must be appointed by the time Bar's term ends on June 15.
Roi Mizrahi and Almog Attias, 25, from Nesher, were in contact with an Iranian spy handler who issued instructions, including to set up spy cameras, the indictment alleges.
An earlier IDF statement stressed that any communication by IDF personnel with the political echelon requires the approval of the chief of staff.
“[...] In almost every sector, a surprise raid on our forces could succeed, undermining the rule ‘we will be surprised but not defeated.’"
The appointment was made despite a High Court ruling that the dismissal of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar was illegal due to Netanyahu's conflict of interest in the "Qatargate" affair.
Netanyahu decided to appoint a new man and has now dared Baharav-Miara and the High Court to stop him.
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