Shin Bet reportedly allows armed guards for Eisenkot — but won’t provide them itself

According to reports, Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet, has authorized Gadi Eisenkot, the former war cabinet minister and former IDF chief of staff, to utilize armed guards for his personal security. However, the security agency has stated that it will not be responsible for providing or deploying these guards itself. This decision comes amid heightened concerns regarding the security of former senior Israeli officials in the current volatile climate. The Shin Bet has not yet provided further details regarding the reasoning behind this decision or the logistics of its implementation. Eisenkot, who served in the war cabinet during the Gaza conflict, remains a prominent political and military figure in Israel.