Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reportedly pressuring Israeli security agencies to support extending the security detail for his family, according to reports.
Reports have emerged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle is pressing Israeli security agencies to support extending the security detail for the Netanyahu family. This pressure campaign, first reported by ynet on Tuesday evening, comes as the ministerial committee on Shin Bet affairs is set to discuss Sara Netanyahu's request for permanent security. The Shin Bet has reportedly recommended a one-year extension rather than a permanent arrangement, as The Zioneer reported on Tuesday.
The story broke on Tuesday evening, Jul 14, with multiple reports published at 20:12 Jerusalem. First, journalist Yaron Abraham (Channel 12) reported that Sara Netanyahu demanded lifetime security from Shin Bet Director David Zini, who was hesitant to sign off on the professional assessment. The Zioneer then reported that the Shin Bet responded it would maintain security as long as threats exist. Simultaneously, ynet reported that Netanyahu's circle was actively pressuring security agencies. Finally, The Zioneer reported that the ministerial committee would discuss the request and that the Shin Bet recommended a one-year extension. The source quality evolved from a single Channel 12 report to multiple newsrooms corroborating the pressure and the committee's agenda.
As The Zioneer reported on Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu was already pushing to expand the security detail for his family, following a postponed ministerial committee vote on expanding security for families of former prime ministers. The issue has been a recurring point of political debate.
It remains unclear whether the ministerial committee has voted on the matter, and what the final decision will be regarding the Shin Bet's recommendation. The extent of the pressure campaign's impact on the security agencies' position is also not yet known.
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