Shin Bet Denies Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot, Approves New Measures for Party Leaders

The Shin Bet security agency has decided not to provide a security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yishai! party, despite previous reports and recommendations from an advisory committee. This decision comes as the agency, under Shin Bet chief David Zini, has approved a new security framework for party leaders ahead of the upcoming elections.

Under the new plan, Eisenkot will not receive personal security from the Shin Bet. Instead, intelligence units will offer a "supervision and escort" package, including monitoring and threat assessment. Additionally, if a party leader chooses to hire private security, their guards may be permitted to carry weapons even without concrete intelligence or a specific threat.

The Shin Bet will also conduct periodic threat assessments to determine the level and nature of security required. This development follows reports last month that Eisenkot was relying on private security after the Shin Bet initially declined to protect him, despite his requests. The advisory committee had recommended security for Eisenkot, but the final decision rested with the authorized bodies.

Meanwhile, the Israel Police classified Eisenkot's risk level as 4 out of 6, the same level assigned to Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party. The Democrats party has filed a petition with the High Court of Justice demanding that the Shin Bet and the government provide security for Golan, citing serious threats against him. This legal action was taken after the party set a deadline for the Shin Bet chief to make a decision, threatening court intervention if no resolution was reached.