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Shin Bet Chief Supports Registration of Previously Disqualified Party After Review
David Zini told Israel's Supreme Court on Monday that he backs allowing a previously barred Kahanist party to register for Knesset elections. The statement diverges from prior Shin Bet assessments and other security officials. Haaretz reported the development.
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Israel's Shin Bet chief David Zini told the Supreme Court on Monday that he supports the registration of a far-right Kahanist party previously disqualified from running in Knesset elections. Haaretz reported that Zini broke with senior security officials who argued the party should be barred over concerns of racism and illegal activity.
The party, called Whole and Strong Jewish Israel, was disqualified based on a Shin Bet assessment submitted before Zini took office.
That assessment cited alleged ties to former ultra-nationalist Kach activists. After taking office, Zini requested a review of the validity and relevance behind the disqualification decision. The statement was made on July 13, 2026.
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