Israeli Official Demands Probe into Journalist's Tweet About Rabbinate Offices
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yehuda Avidan, Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services, is demanding an investigation into Haaretz journalist Yael Friedson. This follows Friedson's social media post stating she would burn the Chief Rabbinate offices. Avidan believes the comment incites violence and constitutes threats against a public institution. He has requested an urgent probe and enhanced security for the Rabbinate's premises.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Director General Yehuda Avidan wants an investigation into journalist Yael Friedson's tweet.
- Friedson responded to a question by stating she would burn the Chief Rabbinate offices.
- Avidan claims the tweet incites violence and constitutes threats against a public institution.
- The official requested an urgent investigation and increased security for the Rabbinate.
- The demand was sent to the Police Commissioner, Head of Investigations, and Attorney General.
Yehuda Avidan, Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services and acting Director General of the Chief Rabbinate, has called for an investigation into Haaretz journalist Yael Friedson. The demand stems from Friedson's response on social media platform X to a question about which public building she would burn. Friedson replied, "The Chief Rabbinate offices."
Avidan sent a letter to Police Commissioner Dani Levi, Head of the Investigations Department Boaz Balt, and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, stating that Friedson's comment allegedly incites violence against the Chief Rabbinate. He argued that the statement should be examined for suspected offenses of incitement and threats, directed at a public institution, its employees, and visitors.
In his letter, Avidan requested an urgent investigation into the circumstances of the publication. He also asked for increased security measures around the Chief Rabbinate offices in light of the journalist's remarks.
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