Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, center, walks surrounded by security guards as he arrives for a business conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Israel has beefed up security around its defense minister in response to death threats from Jewish extremists angry over new restrictions on construction in West Bank settlements, security officials said Wednesday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 25 months ago

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, center, walks surrounded by security guards as he arrives for a business conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Israel has beefed up security around its defense minister in response to death threats from Jewish extremists angry over new restrictions on construction in West Bank settlements, security officials said Wednesday.

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