Shin Bet chief David Zini met former Fatah official during wartime UAE visit - report
Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly met with former Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan during a visit to the UAE amid ongoing conflict. Dahlan has been living in exile in Abu Dhabi since 2011, following accusations from Mahmoud Abbas regarding the murder of Yasser Arafat. This meeting highlights the complex political dynamics in the region during wartime.
- ▪David Zini is the chief of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service.
- ▪Mohammed Dahlan has been in exile in Abu Dhabi since 2011.
- ▪Mahmoud Abbas accused Dahlan of murdering Yasser Arafat.
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Shin Bet chief David Zini met former Fatah official during wartime UAE visit - reportAccording to KAN, the official was Mohammed Dahlan, who has been exiled in Abu Dhabi since 2011 after Mahmoud Abbas claimed that he had murdered Yasser Arafat.Follow us on GoogleShin Bet director David Zini participates in the state memorial ceremony for the October 7 massacre on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, October 16, 2025(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/POOL VIA REUTERS)
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