Supreme Court President Advises Yair Golan to Withdraw Shin Bet Security Petition

During a High Court of Justice hearing, Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit recommended that Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats Party, withdraw his petition demanding security from the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). Amit stated that the judicial panel is unlikely to intervene in the professional decision not to provide Golan with such security.

The petition was filed by the Democrats Party against the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, the Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs, and the Israeli government. It sought to compel the state to assign Shin Bet security to the party's leaders. The party argued that the threat level against Golan, assessed by the Israel Police as 4 out of 6, along with hundreds of threats directed at him online, justified the demand for Shin Bet protection.

Amit clarified that while a high threat level was determined, it does not automatically mandate Shin Bet involvement, as the decision on the type of security is based on internal protocols and the division of responsibilities among security agencies. He emphasized that the court is generally reluctant to override the judgment of professional bodies.

Amit therefore advised Golan and his party to withdraw the petition without awaiting a final ruling, suggesting they reconsider the legal process. The petitioners must now decide whether to accept this recommendation or proceed to a final judicial decision.