Yashar, Eisenkot's party, says his private security is inadequate and warns that threats against him are growing. 'The atmosphere on the Israeli street, as well as on social media, is heating up, and threats are surfacing and multiplying,' the party wrote

Agency to provide intelligence assistance instead; Yashar campaign alleges political motives, says threat to former IDF chief is growing as election heats up

The decision was reportedly made despite social media threats against Eisenkot and warnings from the defense sector that hostile actors may target former senior officials.