Tel Aviv : The Israeli government has approved the appointment of David Zini, a former senior army officer, as the head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency for a period of five years, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

Zini, who will take office on October 5, has held several senior operational posts in the Israeli army, reports Xinhua news agency .

The controversial appointment has drawn sharp criticism from the Israeli opposition and the public, as Zini is considered far-right in his views and, according to Israeli media, he opposes the Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal and supports an “eternal war.”

Another criticism is related to the ongoing investigation into close advisers to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on suspicion of having had private business ti

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