Netanyahu to cut security details of government ministers

As it stands today, each Israeli government minister receives protection in his or her home, as well as round the clock bodyguard, requiring 12 to 15 bodyguards per minister.

By Barak Ravid | 01:40 11.03.13 |

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The committee of ministers, headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided on Sunday to adopt the National Security Council’s recommendation to drastically reduce the protection provided for...

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Netanyahu to cut security details of government ministers

As it stands today, each Israeli government minister receives protection in his or her home, as well as round the clock bodyguard, requiring 12 to 15 bodyguards per minister.

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