Channel 14 reports a controversy over the security detail of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. The Shin Bet criticized the handling, accusing those involved of choosing a bypass route to generate headlines.
The Zioneer reports on a new Channel 14 report detailing a controversy over the security handling of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. According to the report, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) is publicly criticizing those involved in the handling of his security detail, accusing them of bypassing standard procedures to generate media headlines. The specific details of the alleged bypass route and the identities of those criticized remain unspecified.
This latest development follows a series of rapid announcements on Sunday afternoon. At 15:47 Jerusalem on Sunday, The Zioneer reported that Shin Bet Director David Zini accepted full responsibility for the decision not to provide security coverage to Eisenkot. Shortly thereafter, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed Zini to ensure 'appropriate level' security, and Zini confirmed that Eisenkot would receive armed private security. Later that afternoon, it was reported that the Shin Bet would allow armed guards but would not provide them from its own ranks.
The new Channel 14 report appears to represent a more critical tone from within the security agency regarding the decision-making process. As The Zioneer reported on July 10, Channel 14 journalist Noam Amir had earlier published a column sharply criticizing Shin Bet chief Zini's leadership, suggesting ongoing tensions between the right-leaning outlet and the agency.
The specific route or procedure the Shin Bet claims was bypassed, and the individuals it holds responsible, have not yet been detailed. Further developments are awaited.
5 developments
- DevelopingEisenkot not secured by Shin Bet; his office assigns personal guard
- DevelopingPolitical commentator Shai Kelch defends Shin Bet chief Zini, criticizes Eisenkot's silence
- DevelopingNoam Amir (Channel 14) publishes column criticizing Shin Bet chief Zini's leadership
- DevelopingAnonymous post criticizes former IDF chief Eisenkot: 'Wrong turn at every intersection'
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