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Shin Bet to Decide Security for Non-Lawmaker Party Leaders

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Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin has granted the Shin Bet the authority to decide on security for political party leaders who are not current lawmakers. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns for figures like Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan, who have faced threats.

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Shin Bet will decide security for non-lawmaker party leaders.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin made the unilateral decision.
The ruling affects Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan.
Eisenkot's party cited mounting threats and son's death.
Golan's party reported severe online threats.

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threats against him were mounting as he emerged as a leading contender for prime minister during a bitter campaign.per Eisenkot's party
tensions and incitement were rising, both on the street and online, ahead of the election, and that physical threats to the candidate are “increasing every day.”per Eisenkot's campaign
he has been at the receiving end of an influx of social media posts wishing him grievous bodily harm or death.per Democrats party

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