Overview
- New director Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini pledged lawful, ethical and decisive action, noting that conditions are easier than two years ago yet significant challenges remain.
- Zini said the service would foster open debate without bias and act decisively once decisions are made.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pursue all wartime objectives, including returning deceased hostages, and spoke of achieving what he called total victory.
- Netanyahu said conversations with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance indicated Washington wants a strong, independent Israel, and he credited the Shin Bet with restoring deterrence.
- He cited an estimate of around 1,000 terror preventions per year by the agency, while a former Shin Bet official urged Zini to rebuild public trust, complete or reopen inquiries and update doctrines.