Media: Israel security chief met key Palestinian figure during ceasefire

The head of Israel’s General Security Service (Shin Bet), David Zini, met with Palestinian opposition figure Mohammed Dahlan during a visit to the United Arab Emirates.

The meeting reportedly took place during a ceasefire period. Dahlan, a former head of preventive security in the Gaza Strip, is known as a long-time political rival of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

According to Ynet, citing sources, Dahlan is being considered as a potential figure who could play a role in the future governance of the Gaza Strip following the end of Hamas control.

The reported talks come amid ongoing discussions over possible post-conflict administrative arrangements in Gaza.

Shin Bet declined to comment on the reported meeting.

“We do not comment on the head of the service’s schedule,” the agency said.

By Tamilla Hasanova