Following threats: Shin Bet orders special protection for government ministers

The Shin Bet has instructed government ministers to use armored vehicles and technological defense measures amid threats against senior political officials. The directives come against the backdrop of information that 11 different cells attempted to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during his tenure.

The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) has instructed government ministers to use specially armored vehicles and technological defense measures, against the backdrop of security threats against senior political officials. The directives were given in order to adapt the defense measures to the security reality. Behind the directives stands the data according to which 11 different cells attempted to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during his tenure. The ministers were asked to travel in vehicles with specific armor, and the security array around them also includes the use of technological measures. The demand reflects the security establishment's preparedness to deal with attempts to harm senior political officials.