Shin Bet must protect Eisenkot before political violence brings Israel another tragedy - editorial
Providing Eisenkot with security before the election is the best way to ensure the country does not endure another devastating national tragedy.
In the aftermath of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995, Israel has been vigilant about political violence. Since then, security for elected officials has been heightened, and warnings from Israel’s security services have been a constant feature during election campaigns. The latest threat comes from Gadi Eisenkot, who is poised to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming October 27 election.
Despite regular threats on social media and from hostile actors like Iran, Shin Bet chief David Zini has decided not to provide Eisenkot with a security detail. This decision has sparked concerns and raised questions about its potential political motivations. If Eisenkot had received state protection, it would have helped diffuse the increasingly heated political atmosphere and potentially averted another tragedy.
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