Shin Bet chief David Zini: I alone made decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot security detail

Shin Bet chief David Zini has formally stated that he is solely responsible for the decision to deny a security detail to Gadi Eisenkot. Zini communicated this position to the chairman of Israel's election committee, Justice Noam Sohlberg, clarifying that the agency’s assessment was based on a lack of intelligence suggesting any credible threat or intent to harm Eisenkot.

The decision highlights the criteria used by the Shin Bet when determining the necessity of protective measures for public figures. By identifying himself as the sole decision-maker, Zini has centralized accountability for the agency's security protocols regarding the candidate.