Religious Services Director Demands Probe of Haaretz Journalist for Incitement
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
The Director General of the Ministry of Religious Services, Yehuda Avidan, has requested an investigation into Haaretz journalist Yael Friedson for alleged incitement to violence. Avidan claims Friedson's social media response, suggesting the Chief Rabbinate's offices as a target for arson, constitutes a threat. He has urged the Attorney General and police to examine the matter urgently and increase security at the offices.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Director General Yehuda Avidan requested an investigation into journalist Yael Friedson for alleged incitement.
- Avidan cited Friedson's social media response about burning down the Chief Rabbinate's offices.
- The response is alleged to be incitement to violence and a direct threat.
- Avidan called for an urgent investigation and increased security at the offices.
- The letter was sent to the Attorney General and the head of the Israel Police Investigations Division.
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