Guarding the Candidates

14 storiesEarliest Jul 30, 2026Latest Oct 1, 2026

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Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot's campaign sought armed protection in July, warning that his private guards were unarmed. After first declining a detail, the Shin Bet approved intelligence assistance and may let his private guards carry firearms, but will not assign its own guards. The High Court has sought a reply on protecting Democrats leader Yair Golan, and police indicted a man over a salt shaker allegedly thrown toward former prime minister Naftali Bennett.

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July 2026

    1. Eisenkot Campaign Warns Authorities His Private Guards Are Unarmed

August 2026

    1. Security Officials Weigh Armed Protection for Gadi Eisenkot
    1. Shin Bet Declines Security Detail for Eisenkot as Campaign Cites Rising Threats
    1. Netanyahu Directs Shin Bet to Ensure Adequate Security for Eisenkot
    1. Spyware Found on Phones of Two Senior Eisenkot Campaign Officials
    1. Panel Recommends Shin Bet Protection for Eisenkot Through Election Day

September 2026

    1. Levin Gives Shin Bet Final Say on Security for Party Leaders
    1. Israel’s Democrats Set September 27 Deadline for Shin Bet Decision on Yair Golan Security
    1. Suspect Arrested After Object Thrown at Bennett During Bnei Brak Campaign Visit
    1. Shin Bet Chief Approves Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot
    1. Democrats Petition High Court for Yair Golan Security Detail
    2. High Court Seeks Two-Day Reply on Yair Golan Security
    3. Yashar Says Shin Bet Will Not Directly Guard Gadi Eisenkot

October 2026

    1. Man Indicted Over Salt Shaker Thrown Toward Bennett

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