Maybe It's Time to Think Differently About Protecting Senior Officials

An opinion column by Avi Shilon published on ynet calls for a change in the security approach for senior officials in Israel, criticizing Netanyahu's conduct during the war and in foreign policy, and arguing that leaders should bear the risk of their position.

An opinion column by Avi Shilon, published on ynet, calls for changing the approach to securing senior officials in Israel. Shilon criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct on several fronts: he claims Netanyahu thwarted offensive moves against Hezbollah after October 7, prolonged the suffering of northern residents, and rejected peace offers from Lebanon and Syria until succumbing to American pressure. Shilon cites a secret conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham in which Netanyahu expressed reservations about American involvement against Hezbollah. He also refers to Iranian threats against senior officials and the Netanyahu family's demand to secure Sara Netanyahu for life. Shilon argues that leaders should bear the risk of their position, like Ben-Gurion, Dayan, and Sharon, and not be immune while civilians are exposed to dangers. The column reflects a right-center critique of Netanyahu's policies.