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Political Firestorm Erupts Over Shin Bet Chief Zini Recordings

The leaked recordings of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar (Zini) have sparked sharp political division. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir defended Zini, praising his statement about being "subordinate to the elected officials" as a basic democratic principle, and predicted left-wing backlash. Opposition MK Naama Lazimi condemned the recordings as evidence of a "regime coup" within the Shin Bet, calling Zini "a weapon aimed at the public" who serves the political agenda of those in power rather than citizens. She warned of an "existential threat to democracy" and vowed to "cleanse the systems" after elections.