Shin Bet Doubles Security for Former PM Bennett Amid Threats

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The Shin Bet has doubled the security detail for former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett due to threats, bringing his protection level to that of the Defense Minister. The enhanced security follows increased friction at his campaign events and previous thwarted attack attempts. While Bennett receives state-funded security, other candidates are funding their own protection.

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Shin Bet has doubled Naftali Bennett's security detail due to threats, matching the Defense Minister's level.
Bennett, former Prime Minister, was informed of the increased security on Wednesday, October 21.
Recent campaign events for Bennett have seen significant friction and altercations.
In September 2026, a salt shaker was thrown at Bennett, hitting a staff member.
Shin Bet previously thwarted foreign attempts to attack Bennett due to his anti-Iran activities.
Other candidates, like Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan, are self-funding their security.

The security detail for Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yahad party and former Prime Minister, has been doubled in recent days due to threats against him. His protection level now matches that afforded to the Defense Minister. The Shin Bet (Shabak) security agency informed Bennett of the enhanced security measures on Wednesday, October 21. The agency provides him with security as a former Prime Minister.

Bennett has been traveling the country recently, including to areas with high concentrations of Likud supporters, attempting to garner support for his party. These events have been marked by friction, with altercations occurring at dozens of similar gatherings nationwide. On September 24, 2026, a video captured an incident in Bnei Brak where a salt shaker was thrown at Bennett during a meeting. The object struck a female member of his team, who required medical attention.

The threats against Bennett are not solely linked to the current election campaign. Over the past year, the Shin Bet has reportedly thwarted several attempts by foreign groups to attack him, stemming from his activities against Iran during his premiership. The security of political candidates has recently become a subject of public discussion. Notably, parties led by Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan have been funding their own security arrangements. Bennett, who previously served as Prime Minister and Defense Minister, was already receiving his allocated security detail prior to this increase, while several other candidates have remained without protection.

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