Shin Bet to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot

The Shin Bet's Unit 730, which is responsible for the protection of senior Israeli officials, will take over security arrangements for former IDF Chief of Staff and Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot. This was reported today (Tuesday) by the Jerusalem Post and Haaretz. The transfer of responsibility for Eisenkot's protection is expected to take effect tomorrow. Further details regarding the change or the background for the decision have not yet been released.