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Former PM Bennett Deletes Shin Bet Guard Photo After Policy Violation

4/23/2026

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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett posted a Shin Bet guard’s name and photograph, violating agency policy, and later deleted the post after being ordered.
Shin Bet prohibits publishing its officers’ identities even after they leave service.
Bennett’s office called the incident a good-faith mistake and confirmed the deletion.
The incident follows a prior dispute with his Shin Bet security detail and occurred as he marched supporting ultra-Orthodox conscription.

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Story summary

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett posted a Shin Bet guard’s name and photograph, violating agency policy, and later deleted the post after being ordered.
Shin Bet prohibits publishing its officers’ identities even after they leave service.
Bennett’s office called the incident a good-faith mistake and confirmed the deletion.
The incident follows a prior dispute with his Shin Bet security detail and occurred as he marched supporting ultra-Orthodox conscription.