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Palestinians share intended Shin Bet chief’s personal details on social media

The Twitter users allege that they released the information about R., written on a “wanted” poster, in retaliation for the killing of four Hamas terrorists in the recent IDF raid in Jenin

The “wanted” poster for incoming Shin Bet chief “R,” which Palestinians began to spread on social media on Sept. 26, 2021. Source: Twitter.
The “wanted” poster for incoming Shin Bet chief “R,” which Palestinians began to spread on social media on Sept. 26, 2021. Source: Twitter.

Unknown Palestinians on Sunday posted the image and name of Israel’s next Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) director on social media, slapping his face on a “wanted” poster.

Under Israeli law, the identity of R., currently the Shin Bet deputy director, is under embargo, pending the approval of his appointment by the Public Service Nominations Committee.

Twitter users alleged that the information about R., including his full home address, came from “intelligence sources” in Hamas, saying that the information was released in retaliation for the killing of four Hamas terrorists in an Israel Defense Forces raid in Jenin. Palestinian followers commented by wishing R. a swift demise.

This report first appeared in Israel Hayom.

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