Shin Bet Chief Says He Alone Denied Eisenkot Security Detail
TL;DR
Shin Bet director David Zini says he alone decided against providing security protection to former IDF chief and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, even as Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the Shin Bet to ensure protection. The Central Elections Committee said Zini informed it that the Shin Bet does not have intelligence indicating threats against Eisenkot, while Eisenkot’s camp argues the private security is insufficient amid rising threats. Security decisions are described as being made in accordance with law and ministerial oversight, with Yashar protesting the decision.
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- Shin Bet chief says he alone made call to deny Gadi Eisenkot state security The Jerusalem Post
- PM said to tell Shin Bet to ensure Eisenkot has ‘adequate’ security; agency says it’s ‘doing the maximum’ The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot not granted security detail despite threat claims Haaretz
- Shabak Refuses to Provide Protection for Eizenkot وكالة صدى نيوز
- Elections committee chair says Shin Bet has no intel on efforts to harm Eisenkot The Times of Israel
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