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Shin Bet to Guard Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Starting Wednesday
Starting Wednesday, the Shin Bet's VIP protection unit will guard Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yachad party and former Chief of Staff, replacing a private security firm. This change comes after the Shin Bet initially refused ongoing protection, despite recommendations and a prior agreement for election day security.
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What happened
- 01The Shin Bet will begin guarding Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yachad party and former Chief of Staff, starting Wednesday.
- 02A private security firm previously provided Eisenkot's protection under Shin Bet supervision.
- 03The Shin Bet's decision not to provide ongoing protection contradicts recommendations from a VIP protection committee.
- 04The change follows a protest outside Eisenkot's home where he was accused of treason.
- 05The Shin Bet had previously provided temporary protection for Eisenkot and others on election day.
The decision follows a protest at Eisenkot's home where he faced accusations of treason.
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