Court ruling10/25/2026

Following a Petition to the High Court of Justice, the Shin Bet Will Provide Security for Yair Golan and Ofer Winter

Two days before the elections, the Shin Bet assumed responsibility for protecting Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, at the state's expense. The decision followed the party's petition to the High Court of Justice; Ofer Winter's security arrangements will be provided through a company operating under the Shin Bet's responsibility.

Key facts

•The report was updated on October 25, 2026
•The body that heard the petition: the High Court of Justice
•The case number is not specified in the source
•Golan's security is funded by the state
•Winter's security is the responsibility of a company operating under the Shin Bet's responsibility
•Shin Bet Unit 730 is responsible for Eisenkot's security

Why the Party Petitioned the High Court of Justice

The Democrats party filed a petition demanding that Shin Bet Director David Zini be assigned responsibility for protecting Yair Golan because of threats directed against him. The party also relied on the Shin Bet's duty to protect the democratic system and its institutions. The case number and a separate judicial decision are not specified in the source.

How Golan's Security Arrangements Were Formalized

During the hearing, state representatives presented a security plan for Golan and undertook to adapt it in accordance with the latest situation assessment. According to the party, as of the morning of October 25, 2026, responsibility for his security was transferred to the Shin Bet, and the costs were imposed on the state.

What Measures Were Established for Winter and Eisenkot

Security for Ofer Winter, chairman of the Amcha Yisrael party, is to be provided by a company operating under the Shin Bet's responsibility. One month earlier, Winter stated that he was not interested in personal protection by the Shin Bet. The Yashar! party also announced that Gadi Eisenkot would be protected by a private company managed directly by the Shin Bet's Dignitary Protection Unit—Unit 730.

The Basis for the New Measures

One month earlier, the Ministerial Committee for Shin Bet Affairs authorized the Shin Bet director to determine the required security arrangements for party leaders who had not previously received protection. These included Golan, Eisenkot, and Winter. These powers were granted ahead of the elections scheduled for Tuesday.

What this means for you

This situation indicates that state security arrangements for political figures may be reassessed in accordance with threats and the latest security assessment, including following a petition to the High Court of Justice. The protection does not have to be provided personally by Shin Bet employees: it may be provided by a private company under the Shin Bet's direction or responsibility.

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