The Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, has announced it will provide formal security details for three prominent opposition figures. The individuals receiving this heightened protection are Gadi Eisenkot of the Yashar party, Yair Golan of the Democrats, and Ofer Winter of the People of Israel party. This move comes as the agency reports a significant rise in threats directed toward political leaders.

While the agency did not provide specific details on the nature of every threat, the decision follows a recent incident in Tel Aviv where a man physically confronted the entourage of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The expansion of security services highlights the growing tension within the current political climate and the security agency's role in mitigating risks to public officials. The Shin Bet remains responsible for the protection of high-ranking government officials and, in specific cases, opposition leaders when intelligence suggests a credible danger to their safety.