Shin Bet Director David Zini has confirmed that opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will be accompanied by armed private security, following an expose by N12. The confirmation addresses questions raised in recent days about Eisenkot's security coverage.
Shin Bet Director David Zini confirmed Monday that opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will be accompanied by armed private security, following an expose by N12 earlier today. The specific reasons for the security arrangement were not detailed in the confirmation.
This decision follows a series of developments Sunday. At 15:47 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Zini accepted full responsibility for the earlier decision not to provide Eisenkot with Shin Bet security coverage. Later that afternoon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed Zini to ensure Eisenkot receives security at an "appropriate level, as needed," according to a report by Amit Segal of N12.
The issue emerged after earlier reports that Eisenkot was not receiving Shin Bet security coverage, prompting his office to assign a personal security guard, as The Zioneer reported on Jul 22. The specific circumstances behind the initial lack of coverage have not been officially clarified.
The confirmation resolves questions raised in recent days about Eisenkot's security status, although the specific threat assessment or rationale for the private security arrangement remains undisclosed.
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