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Lifetime Security Approved for Sara Netanyahu, 393 M Shekel Budget

7/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Shin Bet chief David Zini, former military secretary to the prime minister, backed lifetime protection for Sara Netanyahu.
The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs approved lifetime security for Sara Netanyahu and five-year protection for sons Yair and Avner, despite Shin Bet and National Security Council hesitation.
The Knesset Finance Committee discussed allocating 393 million shekels for security, including 100 million for the prime minister’s office and 12 million for the Netanyahu family.

History

Historical Context

At the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes, a shock that reshaped global perceptions of event security. The Munich massacre remains a reference point for Israel’s security policy, prompting ongoing debates about protective spending and influencing the allocation of substantial budgets for officials’ safety, including the prime minister’s family.

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Story summary

Shin Bet chief David Zini, former military secretary to the prime minister, backed lifetime protection for Sara Netanyahu.
The Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs approved lifetime security for Sara Netanyahu and five-year protection for sons Yair and Avner, despite Shin Bet and National Security Council hesitation.
The Knesset Finance Committee discussed allocating 393 million shekels for security, including 100 million for the prime minister’s office and 12 million for the Netanyahu family.

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