David Zini
David Zini | |
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| דוד זיני | |
 Official Portrait, 2023 | |
| Born | 9 January 1974 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Shin Bet, Israeli Defence Forces |
Service years | Shin Bet: 2025– Israel Defense Forces: 1992–2025 |
Rank | Major General (aluf) |
Conflicts | |
David Zini (Hebrew: דוד זיני; born 9 January 1974) is a retired Israel Defense Forces major general, who is serving as the head of the Shin Bet since 5 October 2025. Formerly he served as the head of Training Command and the commander of the General Staff Corps. He also held positions such as the commander of Malach, the commander of the Company and Battalion Commanders Course, the commander of the Idan Formation, the founder and commander of the Oz Brigade, the commander of the Fire Training Center at Malach, the commander of the Alexandroni Brigade, the commander of the Egoz Unit, and the commander of the 51st Battalion.
In 2025, he was appointed as chief of the Shin Bet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Cabinet of Israel approved his appointment on 30 September, and his term began on 5 October.