Shin Bet to Transfer Gadi Eisenkot's Security to Private Firm
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The Shin Bet will transfer the security of former Minister of Defense Gadi Eisenkot to a private company starting tomorrow. The private firm will operate under the direct guidance of Shin Bet's Unit 730. This change reflects a new approach to securing former senior officials.
The story in 3 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot's security will be handled by a private company starting tomorrow.
- Shin Bet's Unit 730 will directly manage and operate the private security firm.
- The decision affects security arrangements for former senior officials.
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) has informed Gadi Eisenkot, former Minister of Defense, that his security detail will be transferred to a private security company starting tomorrow. This new arrangement will see the private firm directly managed and operated by Unit 730 of the Shin Bet. The decision marks a shift in how high-profile individuals' security is handled, with direct oversight from a specialized Shin Bet unit.
This move comes as part of a broader policy change within the Shin Bet regarding the security arrangements for former senior officials. Unit 730, which is responsible for protecting high-ranking officials and sensitive sites, will now extend its operational command to a private entity tasked with Eisenkot's protection. Further details on the specific private company involved or the exact nature of the operational command structure were not immediately available.
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