Netanyahu Seeks Five-Year Extension for Family Security Protection Ahead of Elections
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First reported by Channel 13 · 7 hours ago
What happened
Ahead of Israel's October elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to extend Shin Bet security for his wife and sons by five years, regardless of election results. The request, to be discussed by a ministerial committee he chairs, aims to ensure their protection amid heightened threats. The extension contrasts with the lack of protection for children of other former prime ministers and is expected to be approved.
- 01Netanyahu requests five-year Shin Bet security extension for his wife and sons beyond 2026.
- 02The extension would apply regardless of Netanyahu's election outcome in October 2023.
- 03The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, chaired by Netanyahu, will discuss the request Wednesday.
- 04Security concerns stem from recent Israeli operations against Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
- 05Netanyahu already has 20 years of post-office protection guaranteed by the committee.
- 06The request contrasts with no current protection for children of former PMs Bennett and Lapid.
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