Democrats party's Golan questions Shin Bet chief Zini's ability to safeguard Israeli elections

Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, questioned the selection of David Zini to lead the Shin Bet, Israel's Security Agency, ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections. During a campaign event hosted by the Jezreel Valley Regional Council, Golan expressed reservations about Zini's capacity to safeguard the electoral process, suggesting that former senior military officers would have been more suitable.

"I have every reason in the world to be concerned about whether Zini will protect the electoral process," Golan stated. He pointed out that the government could have opted for a major general, such as Nitzan Alon, Roni Numa, or Uri Gordin, instead of someone with no experience in this field. Golan also criticized Zini for not adequately addressing the Qatargate affair and Jewish settler extremism in the West Bank, stating that Zini has failed in both areas.

He dismissed claims that he had previously called IDF soldiers "baby killers or Nazis," asserting that he never made such a statement. Golan further opposed plans for a second international airport to complement Ben-Gurion Airport, arguing that building it at Ramat David in the Jezreel Valley would pose security risks due to its proximity to Lebanon.

He maintained that the airport should be constructed in the Negev, citing national development and security concerns.