Man Threatens to Shoot Defense Minister Over Galatz Closure, Faces Charges
An Israeli man from a kibbutz in the Jezreel Valley has been indicted for threatening to murder Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Facebook. The suspect, identified as a resident of Kibbutz Geva, posted his threat in response to the government's decision to close the IDF radio station, Galatz.
The indictment was filed against him in the Nazareth Magistrate's Court. The prosecution is seeking to detain him until the legal proceedings are concluded. The suspect's attorney stated that his client is a "normal citizen with no criminal record" and that the threat was made out of anger over the Galatz decision, which he described as "stupid."
The decision to close Galatz, a long-standing military radio station, has been a point of contention, with many expressing opposition to its shuttering. The suspect's alleged threat highlights the strong emotions the closure has evoked among some Israelis.
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