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Shin Bet Caught in Israel's Political Crossfire

Original: When the Shin Bet Becomes a Political Battleground: Israel's Security Apparatus Caught Between Government and Opposition

Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet, is at the centre of a fresh political clash after The Democrats party petitioned the Supreme Court demanding the agency provide protection for politician Yair Golan. The case goes beyond one figure's safety, feeding a broader dispute over the security service's role as government and opposition battle over its independence and political use.

Why now: Ongoing tensions between Israel's government and opposition over the politicisation of the security services have made the Shin Bet's role a flashpoint.

Shin BetYair GolanThe DemocratsIsraeli Supreme CourtIsrael

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• When the Shin Bet Becomes a Political Battleground: Israel's Security Apparatus Caught Between Government and Opposition The Democrats' Supreme Court petition demanding Shin Bet protection for Yair Golan isn't just about one politician's safety — it's the latest move in a… · storychase · 2

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