Shin Bet to Provide Security for Yair Golan Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The Shin Bet will provide security for Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, and Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yisrael!" party, ahead of elections. The decision for Golan followed a petition to the High Court of Justice, while Eisenkot's security was granted after public pressure. Both are former senior military officials and prominent opposition figures.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet will provide security for Democrats party chairman Yair Golan starting Sunday.
- Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yisrael!" party, will also receive Shin Bet protection.
- The decision for Golan followed a petition to the High Court of Justice by his party.
- Eisenkot's security was granted after public outcry over initial Shin Bet refusal.
- Both Golan and Eisenkot are former senior military officials and opposition leaders.
The Shin Bet security agency informed Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, on Sunday that he will be placed under the agency's protection, funded by the state. This decision comes just two days before elections and follows a petition filed by the Democrats to the High Court of Justice (Bagatz). The party demanded that Shin Bet head David Zini assume responsibility for Golan's security, citing the Law for the Preservation of Democratic Rule and its Institutions.
State representatives presented a plan for Golan's security, assuring that it would be updated based on current assessments. This assurance has now been acted upon.
The decision to secure Golan follows a similar move for Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yisrael!" party, who will also be protected by the Shin Bet starting Monday. The decision regarding Eisenkot came after public outcry when the Shin Bet chief initially refused to provide him security, despite Eisenkot's background as a former IDF Chief of Staff and his prominent role as a leading opposition figure.
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