Bezalel Zini

Bezalel Zini is the brother of David Zini, the head of Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet. He is currently newsworthy due to being charged with "assisting the enemy in wartime." According to an indictment published on Thursday, Bezalel Zini is accused of being part of a smuggling network that transported cigarettes and other goods into Gaza during the Israeli blockade. Prosecutors allege that Zini was aware that Hamas, the governing body of Gaza, might profit from the smuggling operation. More than ten people have been charged in connection with the alleged network. The case is significant due to the high-profile position of Zini's brother and the sensitive nature of smuggling goods into Gaza, particularly given concerns about Hamas's potential involvement and the ongoing conflict.