Supreme Court President Urges Yair Golan to Withdraw Security Request

The President of Israel's Supreme Court, Yitzhak Amit, has suggested 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's decision not to provide security for Golan, who the party claims faces dozens of explicit and chilling assassination threats.

The Democrats had argued in their petition that Golan is "sitting duck" without security and requested an urgent hearing due to the proximity of the Knesset elections. The party cited an incident two weeks prior where Golan had to be evacuated from a public event in Beersheba due to a potential security risk.

During the court session, the Democrats' legal counsel presented the party's arguments. Subsequently, a closed session was held where Shin Bet representatives presented their security assessments and proposed measures. These included a commitment to instruct the police on Golan's security based on ongoing risk assessments.

Justice Amit acknowledged the seriousness of the threats, stating the court was "troubled" by the issue. He explained that the court would not intervene in professional security matters, deferring to the Shin Bet's expertise. He noted that the Shin Bet would guide the police regarding security for Golan, with measures adjusted according to continuously evaluated risk levels.

The Shin Bet reiterated its commitment to directing the police on Golan's security based on risk assessments. The Democrats stated they would demand a court ruling if the proposed framework proves insufficient. The party's CEO, Omer Lubaton Grannot, asserted that "Golan's life is in danger."