Ministers Weigh Lifetime Security Arrangements for Netanyahu Family
The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs has convened to discuss extended security arrangements for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family, including lifetime protection for Sara Netanyahu.
The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs convened on Monday evening to discuss enhancing security arrangements for the family of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the event that he ceases to serve as prime minister.
The deliberations focus on a professional recommendation approved by Shin Bet Director David Zini, which entails lifetime security provisions for Sara Netanyahu, as well as a five-year extension for their sons, Yair and Avner. Implementation of these measures requires formal endorsement by the ministerial panel chaired by Justice Minister Yariv Levin. The Shin Bet declined to comment on the proceedings.
Previously, reports indicated that the initiative stems from broader efforts to extend security details for former prime ministers and their immediate relatives following the conclusion of their tenure. However, initial scheduling faced delays due to reservations raised by the National Security Council regarding specific clauses within the proposed framework.
This follows a confidential decision by the committee last year to upgrade security for the Netanyahu family during international travel, alongside protections for other government ministers. Past legislative and administrative proposals on the matter have periodically encountered institutional friction and criticism from security officials.
