Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Maj.-Gen. David Zini as the next head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Service).

Axar.az informs the Prime Minister's Office made an announcement on Thursday.

“Maj.-Gen. Zini has served in many operational and command roles in the IDF, including: A fighter in the Sayeret Matkal (General Staff Reconnaissance Unit), commander of the 51st Battalion in the Golani Brigade, commander of the Egoz unit, commander of the Alexandroni Brigade, founder of the Commando Brigade, and commander of the Training and Doctrine Command as well as commander of the General Staff Corps,” the statement said.