Yoram Cohen: Shin Bet must protect Eisenkot. It's part of safeguarding democratic institutions

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen, running on the 'Yashar!' list, called today to provide security for party leader Gadi Eisenkot. Cohen, a candidate for prime minister, stressed that protecting leaders of the democratic regime is part of safeguarding its institutions. He cited the recommendation of former Shin Bet chiefs Nadav Argaman and Ronen Bar to protect Benny Gantz in the 2019 elections.

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen, running in the upcoming elections on the 'Yashar!' list, said today (Tuesday) that party leader Gadi Eisenkot should be provided with security. Cohen, a candidate for prime minister, noted that he is not aware of a specific threat, but stressed that protecting those who lead the country is part of safeguarding the institutions of the democratic regime. He cited as an example the recommendation of former Shin Bet chiefs Nadav Argaman and Ronen Bar to protect Benny Gantz in the 2019 elections. These remarks were made in the context of the upcoming election campaign, in which the 'Yashar!' party is participating.