Security for Former PM Naftali Bennett Doubled Amid Threats

By מורן אזולאי

Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba

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Security for Yahad party chairman Naftali Bennett has been doubled to the level of a defense minister due to threats, following incidents like an object being thrown at him in Bnei Brak. The Shin Bet has also thwarted foreign attempts to harm him, linked to his past actions regarding Iran. Bennett has been actively campaigning in Likud strongholds, which may have contributed to the heightened security concerns.

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Security for Naftali Bennett was doubled due to threats, matching a defense minister's protection.
An object was thrown at Bennett during a political event in Bnei Brak.
The Shin Bet has thwarted foreign attempts to harm Bennett over the past year.
Threats are linked to Bennett's past actions concerning Iran as prime minister.
Bennett has been campaigning in Likud strongholds, potentially increasing his risk.

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Security for Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yahad party, has been doubled in recent days due to threats against him, bringing his protection level to that of a defense minister. The increased security follows incidents including an object being thrown at him in Bnei Brak and altercations at various political gatherings across Israel.

Bennett, who previously served as prime minister and defense minister, was already receiving standard security. However, the recent escalation is attributed to his current political activities, where he has been visiting Likud strongholds to persuade supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shift their allegiance to him. During one such event in Bnei Brak, a salt shaker was thrown, hitting a staff member who received medical attention.

In addition to the Bnei Brak incident, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has reportedly thwarted several attempts by foreign cells to harm Bennett over the past year. These threats are believed to be linked to his actions concerning Iran during his tenure as prime minister. The Shin Bet recently updated Bennett, informing him of the increased security measures due to ongoing threats.