Shin Bet Finds No Intelligence Justifying Security Detail for Gadi Eizenkot

The Central Elections Committee announced on Sunday that the head of Shin Bet informed its chairman, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, that there is no intelligence or warnings indicating a threat against Gadi Eizenkot, leader of the Yisrael HaYom party. This follows requests from Eizenkot's circle for personal security protection. Despite rising concerns expressed by Eizenkot's chief of staff, Ron Barkai, about increasing physical threats amid a heated public atmosphere and social media tensions, Shin Bet maintains there is no apparent reason to convene the ministerial committee on security matters. Barkai sent a letter to Shin Bet chief David Zini and the unit responsible for personal security, reiterating the demand for armed personal protection for the former IDF Chief of Staff, citing his status as a leading candidate in polls for prime minister. Currently, Eizenkot is guarded only by unarmed private security provided by his party. The Central Elections Committee clarified that it has not made any decision on the matter, as security decisions fall under government authority according to the Shin Bet Law, which mandates protection only for individuals designated by the government. The committee requested to be informed if any credible threats emerge against Eizenkot.