Maj. Gen. David Zini, selected by PM Netanyahu to lead Shin Bet, identifies as 'messianic' in farewell speech. Zini's appointment defied a High Court ruling, sparking controversy over his religious views and potential impact on the agency's operations.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-shin-bet-chief-pick-calls-himself-messianic-in-farewell-ceremony-from-idf/
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