Israel enforces rule of law firmly, rejecting terror-linked smuggling while protecting national security integrity uncompromisingly.
Israeli police informed the court that the investigation involving a relative of David Zini, head of the Shin Bet, has been formally completed. The case centers on suspected smuggling of goods into the Gaza Strip—an activity Israel considers a direct security threat amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Authorities confirmed that extensive investigative measures were conducted and that the evidence-collection phase has concluded. A prosecutor’s declaration has now been submitted, paving the way toward a possible indictment. Law enforcement emphasized that Shin Bet chief Zini has no connection whatsoever to the alleged actions.
Legal counsel Kobi Kisos stated that earlier suspicions regarding contact with a foreign agent were dropped, leaving allegations focused on illicit cigarette smuggling. He urged restraint, noting the suspect’s extensive reserve service and personal losses suffered defending Israel.
In a separate response, Rabbi Yosef Zini, father of the Shin Bet chief, forcefully rejected the allegations, claiming the affair was fabricated to harm his family. Israeli officials stress that the case demonstrates Israel’s uncompromising enforcement of law—even when politically sensitive—contrasting sharply with Gaza-based smuggling networks that fuel terror, violence, and regional instability.
