Mayor Eli Lankri responded to Shin Bet Director Ronen Zini’s warning about a possible large-scale attack on Eilat, saying there is no specific intelligence indicating a new or immediate threat but that the city and all security forces protecting it are ready for any scenario.
Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri responded Monday afternoon to the Shin Bet chief's reported intelligence assessment that the southern port city could face a large-scale attack, saying there is no specific or immediate threat. Lankri said he holds regular security consultations and that Eilat is well-defended and prepared. The Shin Bet's warning was first reported earlier today by Channel 12's Almog Boker. As The Zioneer reported earlier, Shin Bet Director Ronen Zini ordered an intelligence buildup regarding this scenario, though internal skepticism about the threat's imminence was noted.
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