Democrats Demand Shin Bet Security for Yair Golan Amid Elevated Threat
The Israeli Democratic Party has sent an urgent letter to the head of the Shin Bet security agency, demanding immediate security protection for party chairman Yair Golan. The party warned that if a decision on Golan's security is not made by September 27, they will appeal to the Supreme Court. This demand follows a police decision to raise the threat level against Golan to Level 4, the same level assigned to Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yesh Atid party. The letter states that ignoring the seriousness of threats and intelligence regarding Golan could lead to harm to his life, potentially in the near future, emphasizing that the danger is real. The Democrats are pushing for a swift resolution to their leader's security concerns. The issue of security for politicians is a pressing matter ahead of elections, with the Shin Bet responsible for assessing threats and deciding on personal security measures.
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