Advisory Panel to Recommend Shin Bet Security for Izankot Ahead of 2026 Elections

An advisory panel is set to recommend that the Shin Bet security agency provide protection for former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, a key figure in the National Unity party, as part of preparations for the 2026 elections. However, no decision has yet been made regarding security arrangements for Yair Golan, another prominent figure in the opposition.

The IDF has warned of an increasing risk of Palestinians organizing to retaliate against settlers. This warning comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering and public opinion shifts ahead of the next general elections.

A recent poll by Kan 11 indicates that Benny Gantz's National Unity party, which includes Eisenkot, is weakening, while figures like Yifat Shasha-Biton and Bezalel Smotrich are projected to surpass the electoral threshold. Likud party member and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi is reportedly facing a significant drop in his electoral ranking.

In other news, the US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile launchers in the Strait of Hormuz after a month-long pause. The article also touches on various other topics, including a discussion on the potential for a "regime coup" plan, a piece on a Jewish-Ashkenazi restaurant's success, and a segment on volunteers attempting to persuade the public to view their side of the story outside of Channel 14.