The director of Israel’s Shin Bet security agency, David Zini, has ordered the dismantling of a memorial commemorating agency staff killed during the October 7th Hamas attacks. Zini reportedly stated the memorial was negatively impacting employees, finding the daily visual reminder of the events to be demoralizing. The agency confirmed the removal of the display, asserting it “minimizes” the tragedy rather than honoring it appropriately. The decision has sparked debate regarding the appropriate way to memorialize losses within the security services following the attacks. Details of the memorial’s design and specific content have not been widely released. The move reflects an internal struggle within the Shin Bet to cope with the trauma and failures associated with the October 7th events. The agency maintains its commitment to remembering its fallen personnel through other means.