"Iran has an open account": The failure that leaves Eisenkot without security

The Shin Bet is increasing security for symbols of government ahead of the elections, but the leading candidate in the polls, Gadi Eisenkot, is still protected by a private company. Shin Bet chief David Zini declared readiness for Iranian threats, but in practice security has not yet been extended to Eisenkot.

The Shin Bet is increasing security for symbols of government due to fears that Iran will try to harm senior officials and the election system. While Prime Minister Netanyahu was secretly flown from Nevatim Airbase, the leading candidate in the polls, Gadi Eisenkot, is still protected by a private company. Shin Bet chief David Zini told the Knesset that the organization is prepared for threats, but in practice security has not yet been extended to Eisenkot. The article points to a gap between official statements and the situation on the ground, raising questions about the Shin Bet's readiness for concrete threats.