Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Calls for Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot

Yoram Cohen, former head of the Shin Bet and current candidate in the upcoming elections on the Yashar list, stated on Tuesday that Gadi Eisenkot, leader of his party, should receive personal security protection. Cohen emphasized that while he is not aware of any specific threats against Eisenkot, as a candidate for prime minister, protecting him is essential to safeguarding the democratic institutions of Israel. He referenced a precedent from the 2019 elections when former Shin Bet chiefs Nadav Argaman and Ronen Bar recommended security for Benny Gantz, underscoring the importance of protecting political leaders during election periods.