The Central Elections Committee chairman called for clarity on who determines whether political figures face threats and who provides protection, after opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot was denied Shin Bet security earlier in the week

Request reportedly cites posts calling for him to be hanged, shot, maimed; Eisenkot trades barbs with hawkish newcomer Winter as PM's glumness on Likud's chances backed up by poll

CEC chair Sohlberg asks National Security Council to determine who is responsible for assessing inquiries from non-MK party leaders and to set out clear criteria on the matter