Threats Against MK Avigdor Lieberman Intensify

A series of severe threats directed at Yisrael Beiteinu chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman have recently been revealed and handed over to the Knesset's security officer. These threats add to previous incidents already reported to law enforcement. Among the messages sent to Lieberman were phrases such as "Die today before tomorrow," "Netanyahu will be slaughtered... you too, you son of a thousand whores," "Die, scum, son of scum," and "Go die, do us a favor, you Jew-hater."

All threats have been documented and passed to the relevant authorities for examination and action. This is not the first time in recent months that threats against Lieberman have been handled by authorities. The Yisrael Beiteinu party has previously warned about the increasing number and severity of such messages, reporting dozens of threatening messages in late August and another wave about a week later.

The threats against Lieberman come amid an ongoing discussion regarding the security arrangements for party leaders ahead of the elections. Similar threats have recently been made against Democrats chairman Yair Golan and Yishai! chairman Gadi Eisenkot. The Democrats petitioned the High Court of Justice for Golan's security, citing a threat level assessment of 4 out of 6 by the police. While the court did not immediately grant security, it mandated continued review of the need based on threat assessments.

In August, the Public Committee for Personal Security recommended state security for Eisenkot until the elections. The Shin Bet security agency has also been examining alternative measures to protect threatened party leaders. In Lieberman's case, the latest threats are being processed by the Knesset security officer and relevant bodies.