Shin Bet in the Crucible of War: Leadership Change, Transformation, and Israel’s Intelligence Landscape
(By Khalid Masood) As Israel wages a perilous war against Iran in June 2025, its internal security apparatus, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency, ISA), stands at a pivotal juncture. The abrupt departure of director Ronen Bar, amid allegations of politicization, and the appointment of Major General David Zini as his successor, signal a seismic…