Shin Bet

N12, however, reported that it has not yet been determined whether Sara Netanyahu will receive security for life or for only five years, but it is estimated that her request will be granted.

According to N12, the request occured during a meeting with David Zini, head of the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Agency).

If the government approves the reallocation of funds, it would signal a shift of priorities away from growing Arab society and towards increased law enforcement and intelligence.

With politicians, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, continuing to deny accountability for October 7, there are mounting worries that the government will do the same if disaster hits again.

The investigation found that an Israeli citizen, working with several Palestinians, allegedly smuggled millions of shekels worth of dual-use materials into the West Bank.

Since there was no intention to question journalists about the leak, but only members of the defense establishment, the Shin Bet ruled that there is no need to obtain the A-G's approval.

Shin Bet Chief Zini had his first meeting with Opposition leader Yair Lapid since taking his new post, amid allegations of excessive loyalty to Netanyahu.

Prosecutors say Asaf Israel Arye prepared a knife and pepper spray, traveled to Raz’s home and later sought the address of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

A Channel 14 commentator revealed in an interview that he had a meeting with Zini regarding the ministers' demand to investigate an alleged leak to another channel.

“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”