Sara Netanyahu Presses for Extended Security Detail Despite Official Opposition
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Sara Netanyahu has pushed Israeli security agencies to grant her and her sons a five-year security detail, but the National Security Council and Shin Bet oppose the fixed term, favoring threat-based protection instead. The issue has delayed a ministerial committee discussion and sparked official denials from the Prime Minister's Office.
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- Sara Netanyahu seeks a five-year security extension for herself and her sons.
- National Security Council and Shin Bet oppose a fixed five-year term for security.
- Security agencies prefer protection duration based on threat levels, not fixed periods.
- The request delayed a scheduled discussion in the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs.
- Prime Minister's Office denies the report's accuracy.
- Shin Bet and National Security Council declined detailed comments due to classification.
Sara Netanyahu, wife of the Israeli Prime Minister, has reportedly pressured the National Security Council and the Shin Bet security service to extend her personal security and that of her sons, Yair and Avner, for an additional five years. This request was made ahead of a scheduled discussion in the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, which has since been postponed. Sara Netanyahu argues that since former defense ministers automatically receive five years of security protection after leaving office, she and her children should receive similar treatment due to ongoing threats against them.
According to two informed sources, the National Security Council has opposed issuing a recommendation for a five-year security extension, citing that while threats exist, especially given the current tense situation with Iran, a fixed five-year security period is disproportionate and not justified at this time. The Shin Bet shares this view and has not yet submitted any security assessment to the committee. Instead, the agency is expected to recommend security coverage without a fixed term, lasting only as long as the threat level remains elevated.
The Shin Bet declined to comment on the report, and the National Security Council stated it does not disclose details of classified discussions. The Prime Minister's Office denied the accuracy of the report. The debate highlights tensions between the Prime Minister's family and security agencies over the scope and duration of protective measures amid ongoing security concerns.
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