High-profile case9/29/2026

The Democrats Demanded That the High Court of Justice Ensure Security for Yair Golan

The Democrats party filed a petition with Israel’s High Court of Justice, seeking to compel Shin Bet chief David Zini and the government to provide security for party chairman Yair Golan. According to the party, the police assess the threat level against him as high.

Key facts

•Petitioner: The Democrats party
•Court: Israel’s High Court of Justice — HCJ
•Respondents: Shin Bet chief David Zini and the government
•Person for whom security is sought: Yair Golan
•The case number and filing date were not specified in the source
•The court’s decision is not included in the source

The Party’s Demands

The petition is directed against Shin Bet chief David Zini and the government. The Democrats are asking the Israel Security Agency to provide security for Yair Golan, who, according to the report, currently remains without protection.

The Alleged Threats

The party claims that Golan received dozens of concrete and direct death threats. According to the Democrats’ statement, a document containing a detailed description of the threats made against him was attached to the petition.

No Court Decision Has Yet Been Reported

The original report did not specify the case number, the date the petition was filed, or the legal basis for the demands raised. It also did not report whether the High Court of Justice had issued any decision or requested the state’s response.

Another Politician Without Security

The source also reports that Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar! party, remains without security. However, it was not clarified whether the demand in this petition also applies to him.

What this means for you

The filing of the petition does not in itself require the Shin Bet to provide Golan with immediate security: a future court decision or action by state authorities would be necessary for that. For Israeli residents, the proceeding may clarify how the state assesses threats against public figures and who is responsible for deciding whether to assign them security, but the outcome of the proceeding is still unknown.

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