Security sources said the Shin Bet's opinion on the security situation focused solely on the threat level and did not discuss the duration of security measures. The committee handling the matter is scheduled to convene later this evening.
Security sources stated tonight (Wed 20:23 Jerusalem) that the Shin Bet's opinion on the security situation was limited to the threat level and did not address the duration of security measures. The clarification comes amid a series of reports earlier this evening about Shin Bet chief David Zini's recommendations regarding extended security for the Netanyahu family. A committee handling the matter is scheduled to convene later this evening.
At 19:55 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported that Zini had recommended a lifetime security detail for Sara Netanyahu (version 1). Simultaneously, another report from N12 said Zini was rejecting the assessments of security professionals and aligning with the request of Sara Netanyahu (version 2). A third report then stated that Zini had officially acceded to the request for extended family security (version 3). All three reports were published at the same time, reflecting a rapid sequence of developments.
These reports, all from the same evening, have not been officially confirmed by the Shin Bet. The security sources' statement tonight appears to refine the scope of the Shin Bet's opinion, focusing on the threat level rather than the duration of security. The committee's composition and the specific context of the opinion remain unclear.
It remains unknown when the committee will convene and what criteria will be used to determine the duration of security measures. The Shin Bet has not issued an official statement.
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