Shin Bet head David Zini looking to cancel organization's Poland trips - report

Shin Bet Director David Zini is reportedly exploring the cancellation of the Israeli security agency's trips to Poland. These excursions are designed to provide Shin Bet employees with a firsthand understanding of the Holocaust by visiting concentration camps.

According to a report by N12, Zini has expressed skepticism about the necessity of these trips, questioning the value of absorbing lessons on foreign soil. The Shin Bet, responding to the report, stated that Zini highly values preserving Holocaust memory and that the issue of delegations to Poland is under discussion, considering various ethical factors.

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We do not absorb values ​​on foreign soil.

The agency also mentioned examining the organizational establishment of an Israeli trip to communities around Gaza to instill lessons from recent events. The Shin Bet emphasized the need to avoid biased leaks that could harm internal discourse.

In a separate development, N12 also reported that Zini had canceled the Shin Bet's annual Pride Month event and other related activities. Organizers were reportedly notified of the cancellation without a clear explanation, despite plans being well underway. The budget allocated for these pride-related events was also reportedly transferred to the general organizational budget.

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The issue of a delegation leaving for Poland is currently being discussed, taking into account a number of ethical considerations.