Eisenkot’s team said to warn Shin Bet that he is under threat, has no armed security

Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the centrist Yashar party, has reportedly hired private, unarmed security ahead of the October elections due to a lack of state-issued protection. His campaign director sent a letter to Shin Bet chief David Zini and other security officials, stating, "In light of a number of incidents that have occurred in recent weeks, as well as a series of troubling publications, we have decided to secure the party chairman with a private security firm." The letter noted that permission for armed protection was not granted, leaving Eisenkot vulnerable, especially with increased public appearances. The law does not mandate state protection for former IDF chiefs not in government. This development comes amid reports that Iran has intensified efforts to harm current and former senior Israeli officials, leading the Shin Bet to reportedly increase security for some individuals.