The attack against David Zini: "You are endangering the life of the next prime minister"

Former senior defense officials turned to the Prime Minister and the Shin Bet chief demanding security for Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, ahead of the elections. Meanwhile, Ami Dror harshly criticized Shin Bet chief David Zini's decision not to recommend security for Eisenkot, using emotional and personal arguments.

Former senior defense officials sent a letter to the Prime Minister and the Shin Bet chief, David Zini, demanding security for Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, ahead of the Knesset elections. In their letter, published in Maariv, the officials warned of an escalation in public discourse and incitement, which could lead to an attempt to harm Eisenkot, whom they define as the leading opposition candidate. They claimed there is a lacuna in the law regarding the Shin Bet's responsibility for securing leading candidates during election periods, and requested that the issue be brought to discussion in the ministerial committee for Shin Bet affairs. Meanwhile, Ami Dror published a harsh attack against Zini, accusing him of endangering the life of the next prime minister, using emotional and personal arguments, including mention of the Rabin assassination and comparing Zini to political figures. The attack portrays Zini as someone making political decisions and ignoring professional recommendations.