Netanyahu’s New Shin Bet Chief Pick Calls Gaza War “Eternal,” Opposes Prisoner Deals

Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Israel’s incoming Shin Bet chief Maj. Gen. David Zini told military colleagues he opposes any prisoner deal with Hamas. “I’m against hostage deals. This is an eternal war,” he said, according to Israel’s Channel 12 News.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office officially announced Zini’s appointment on May 22. He replaces Ronen Bar, who was removed in March after clashing with Netanyahu over the October 7 security failures. The decision to appoint Zini has sparked criticism and created chaos in the occupation state.

Many view Netanyahu’s choice as a political move aimed at prolonging the genocide in Gaza. Several reports reveal that Netanyahu has repeatedly sabotaged prisoner exchange deals to prevent a ceasefire. His critics say he is trying to delay political collapse by continuing the war.

Zini gained national attention in July 2014 during Israel’s war on Gaza. He took command of the Golani Brigade during intense fighting in Shujaiya after the brigade commander was injured.

Israel’s 2014 war on Gaza killed over 2,200 Palestinians, including more than 550 children. Human rights groups described the Shujaiya assault as one of the deadliest massacres in that war.