Shin Bet Chief Recommends Extended Security for Sara Netanyahu and Children

Shin Bet Chief David Zini recently decided to endorse a recommendation granting prolonged security protection to Sara Netanyahu and her children, Yair and Avner. This move diverges from the professional assessments that advised security measures be adjusted according to fluctuating threat levels. The decision came amid significant pressure from the Netanyahu family’s close circle. The professional security officials had preferred to keep the security arrangements flexible, tied to the current threat environment, but Zini aligned with Sara Netanyahu’s position for extended protection. This development was reported on July 15, 2026, by Yaron Avraham in the Central Edition news broadcast.