{"id":25654,"date":"2025-06-04T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=25654"},"modified":"2025-06-04T20:34:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:34:15","slug":"isa-chief-designate-enters-syria-in-bold-frontline-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/isa-chief-designate-enters-syria-in-bold-frontline-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"ISA Chief-Designate Enters Syria in Bold Frontline Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini as the next head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) remains under discussion in political and public circles, Zini himself is already taking action. As reported by Israel Hayom, over the past two weeks he conducted two tours in northern Israel, held talks with soldiers and commanders\u2014and even crossed the border with an IDF unit into deep Syrian territory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit to the Outskirts of Damascus<\/strong><br \/>\nThe covert entry was made into areas where IDF forces are active, though not officially considered captured territory. These included the outskirts of Damascus\u2014regions that have recently made headlines following the massacre of members of the Druze community, and in connection with an IDF-run field clinic providing medical care to local wounded civilians.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25657\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25657\" style=\"width: 643px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25657 \" src=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-20.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-20.webp 330w, https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-20-300x258.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maj. Gen. David Zini | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Touring Gaza and Other Fronts<\/strong><br \/>\nIn addition to his northern border visit, Zini also recently toured the Gaza sector, as part of preparations for his future role. The visit included conversations with soldiers and commanders in active combat zones, and assessments of troop readiness and tactical deployment in the field. According to the report, Zini is already working to understand key operational challenges\u2014even before receiving his formal appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A New Strategic Point<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring his northern tour, Zini also reached the \u201cHermon Crown\u201d\u2014a high-altitude area in the northern Syrian Golan Heights, located just 20 kilometers from Damascus. The area, where IDF forces have been operating consistently over the past year, has effectively become a new de facto border. Troops in the region use specialized tools and tactics adapted to the rugged terrain, and describe the Hermon Crown as a site of major strategic importance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are making history here,\u201d said Capt. (res.) C., the unit commander. \u201cJust months ago, this was only a dream. Today, the Israeli flag flies over the Syrian ridge of Mount Hermon. It\u2019s a tremendous achievement for the security of the state, and it moves us every time.\u201d<br \/>\nAlongside military activity, the defense establishment is carrying out extensive engineering work to prepare the site for a harsh winter\u2014aimed at establishing a lasting presence in the area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maj. Gen. David Zini, the candidate to lead the Shin Bet, recently visited Gaza, the northern border, the outskirts of Damascus, and the Hermon Crown in Syria. 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