JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel’s ministerial committee overseeing the Shin Bet approved lifetime security protection for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, according to Israeli media reports Thursday.

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The decision, reportedly based on a recommendation from Shin Bet Director David Zini, provides the couple with permanent security regardless of whether Netanyahu remains in office.

The committee also approved extending security for the Netanyahus’ children, including a personal vehicle and driver, for an additional five years.

According to Channel 12, the move followed pressure from Netanyahu’s associates and went against the position of security professionals, who reportedly argued that protection should continue to be based on ongoing threat assessments.

The Israeli government has not publicly detailed the reasoning behind the decision.