https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shin-bet-chief-says-he-alone-made-call-to-deny-gadi-eisenkot-state-securityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shin-bet-chief-says-he-alone-made-call-to-deny-gadi-eisenkot-state-securityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shin-bet-chief-says-he-alone-made-call-to-deny-gadi-eisenkot-state-security#u48433Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:37:24 +0000Shin Bet chief David Zini rejected requests for a government security detail for leading prime ministerial contender Gadi Eisenkot, stating there is no intelligence indicating a threat to his life. Zini claims he made the decision alone. While the agency says it is "doing the maximum" and the Prime Minister reportedly requested "adequate" security for Eisenkot, the official denial has forced Eisenkot to carry his own firearm. The agency instead advised Eisenkot to use an emergency hotline if an incident occurs.Why it mattersGadi Eisenkot is a rival to Prime Minister Netanya