Supreme Court President Urges Golan to Withdraw Security Petition

President of the Supreme Court, Judge Yitzhak Amit, recommended on Tuesday that Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, withdraw his petition concerning his security arrangements. Amit hinted that the court would not intervene in the Shin Bet's considerations regarding the matter. The Democrats stated that the petition was filed because Golan "remained without security, despite the police defining the threat level against him as high." The petition detailed that Golan faces dozens of specific assassination threats, and that "every day that passes without security leaves the petitioner exposed." The party is demanding an immediate temporary order and an urgent hearing. "The petition reveals an absurd and life-threatening reality. Despite the Israel Police raising the risk level for Yair Golan to a high level of 4 out of 6, the same as attributed to Gadi Eisenkot, only the Democrats' chairman has not been approved for security," the petitioners stated. The petition included a document detailing online threats against Golan, such as "Yair Golan, I wonder what blood he has in his veins... he should stand trial and then a bullet in the head," and "You are on your way, we will take your eyes out, you and your family will be wiped out... your sentence is hanging." It was also noted that during an incident where a brick was thrown at Channel 12's news studios with a death threat letter attached, Golan's name was included as a target, being the only party chairman listed. The petition argued that the security of a candidate is central to their ability to run for office, and that a candidate unable to appear in public without risking their life is limited in their campaign, which constitutes an attack on the election process itself. This petition follows a report two days prior that Shin Bet head David Zini approved security for Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, until the elections. A decision on Golan's security arrangements is expected soon. The Democrats had previously stated a week ago that if Zini did not order security for Golan, a petition would be filed.