Opposition Leader Yair Lapid has expressed concern over the resignation of the deputy head of the Shin Bet, warning that the move could jeopardize the ongoing investigation into the Qatargate scandal. The investigation centers on allegations that several former aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted as lobbyists for the Qatari government while still employed by the prime minister. The deputy director's departure follows reported tensions with the new agency chief, David Zini, who was appointed by Netanyahu after the controversial removal of the previous chief, Ronen Bar. Lapid cautioned that interference in the investigation's leadership could undermine its integrity, referencing a court order meant to prevent such involvement.