Netanyahu Approved To Receive Lifelong Shin Bet Protection
An Israeli ministerial committee has approved lifelong Shin Bet security protection for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The decision also extends protection to his wife and children, citing increased threats during the ongoing regional conflict.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the heightened security climate in Israel and has sparked debate regarding the impartiality of the security agency's leadership.
An Israeli ministerial committee overseeing Shin Bet affairs approved on Thursday the continuation of close security protection for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the remainder of his life, citing heightened security concerns stemming from the ongoing regional conflict.
Under the decision, Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu, will continue to receive Shin Bet protection until her husband's death, with the option of extending those arrangements if necessary. The couple's children will receive state security protection for five years.
The move follows a broader review of security arrangements for individuals considered to face elevated threats during the current war.
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