Supreme Court Justices Under Heightened Security Amid Israel's Judicial Crisis

Haaretz analysis Clear American attempt to persuade Netanyahu to stop judicial overhaul, but his greatest obstacle is within the coalition
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut has unusually high personal protection during crisis
Other Supreme Court justices also extensively protected, though not directly by Shin Bet
Anyone observing Hayut's public appearances lately noticed the extra protection
As one of 7 "symbols" of the state, her protection is responsibility of Shin Bet VIP unit

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Posted 9/10/2023, 3:00:00 AM