After Calling for Zini to Resign: Former Shin Bet Man Joins Liberman
Dvir Kariv, who served 23 years in the Shin Bet, joins Yisrael Beiteinu and supports Avigdor Liberman for Prime Minister. Background: Harsh criticism of the government and an unusual demand from Shin Bet chief David…
Assessment
A former Shin Bet officer with 23 years of service is entering politics by joining Yisrael Beiteinu and endorsing Avigdor Lieberman for prime minister. This move follows his earlier call for Shin Bet chief David Zini to resign, signaling deep internal security establishment discontent with the current government. The alliance adds a security credentials boost to Lieberman's campaign while intensifying pressure on the coalition from within the intelligence community.