Shin Bet Chief Zini has first meeting with opposition leader Yair Lapid
Shin Bet Chief Zini had his first meeting with Opposition leader Yair Lapid since taking his new post, amid allegations of excessive loyalty to Netanyahu
Assessment
The first meeting between Shin Bet Chief Zini and opposition leader Lapid carries weight because it comes amid public allegations that Zini is overly loyal to Netanyahu. The meeting may signal an effort to rebuild trust with the political opposition, or it could be a defensive move to counter the perception of partisanship. How Lapid frames the conversation afterward will be telling.