Supreme Court President Suggests Yair Golan Withdraw Security Request

The President of the Supreme Court, Justice Yitzhak Amit, suggested on Tuesday that Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, withdraw his petition seeking Shin Bet security detail. The court was hearing the Democrats' appeal against the Shin Bet chief's decision not to provide security for Golan.

The Democrats had argued in their petition that Golan faces dozens of "concrete, explicit, and chilling assassination threats" and that "every day that passes without security leaves the petitioner as cannon fodder." They sought an urgent hearing due to the threats and the proximity of the Knesset elections.

During the hearing, after security assessments regarding the threat level to Golan were presented, Justice Amit indicated the court's reluctance to intervene in professional security matters. He stated that the Shin Bet is a professional body expert in such issues and that the court would not interfere with its professional judgment.

The Shin Bet committed to instructing the police on Golan's security arrangements based on ongoing risk assessments. The party's legal counsel presented their arguments, followed by a closed session where Shin Bet representatives outlined their proposed response to the threats, including their commitment to guide the police. Amit noted that the Shin Bet is actively involved in Golan's personal security.

Justice Amit proposed Golan withdraw the petition, stating that the service would provide security in accordance with the continuously evaluated risk level. The Democrats stated they would demand a court ruling if the proposed arrangement is unsatisfactory. The party's CEO, Omer Lubaton Grannot, asserted that "Golan's life is in danger."