Supreme Court Suggests Yair Golan Withdraw Security Petition

The Supreme Court on Tuesday proposed that Yair Golan withdraw his petition against the Shin Bet security service concerning his personal security arrangements. The proposal came after a one-sided hearing attended by a Shin Bet representative. Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit acknowledged that the issue raised by Golan is significant and that the judges share concerns about the problem he highlighted. Amit noted that the Shin Bet guides and will continue to guide the police regarding personnel and information sharing. He added that the service could assist the police in specific incidents, as it is actively involved in personal security matters. Amit explained that the court would not intervene in the work of professional bodies, stating, "We have a professional body whose expertise is in this matter, and we will not intervene." The court suggested Golan withdraw the petition following the closed-door discussion with the Shin Bet representative. Details of the discussion were not fully disclosed, beyond Amit's remarks on personnel, police guidance, and potential assistance. It remains unclear whether Golan accepted the court's proposal or what his next step will be regarding the legal proceedings.