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Gadi Eizenkot Turns to Shin Bet for Security, Forced to Use Private Guards Amid Iranian Threats

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Gadi Eizenkot Turns to Shin Bet for Security, Forced to Use Private Guards Amid Iranian Threats
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

Gadi Eizenkot has appealed to Shin Bet for personal security amid Iranian threats and election tensions but remains unprotected by law, forcing him to hire private guards without firearms.

  • 01Gadi Eizenkot requests Shin Bet security amid Iranian threats and election tensions.
  • 02Shin Bet has not provided protection due to legal gaps; Eizenkot is not a government symbol.
  • 03Eizenkot’s team uses private security guards who cannot carry firearms by police rules.
  • 04Campaign chief highlighted the volatile election atmosphere and increased threats.
  • 05Controversial remarks by officials add to the security concerns surrounding Eizenkot.
  • 06The security issue remains unresolved despite Shin Bet’s internal worries.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Gadi Eizenkot Turns to Shin Bet for Security, Forced to Use Private Guards Amid Iranian Threats
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Gadi Eizenkot Turns to Shin Bet for Security, Forced to Use Private Guards Amid Iranian Threats

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