Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Netanyahu Family and Officials
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
An Israeli man, a member of a readiness unit, was arrested for allegedly posting extreme threats of violence and terrorism against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his family, and other coalition officials on X. The suspect admitted to the posts, which police described as unprecedented in their brutality and scope. His detention was extended by four days as investigations continue into incitement and terrorism charges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Israeli man was arrested for allegedly posting extreme threats against Prime Minister Netanyahu and his family.
- The suspect, a member of a readiness unit, made graphic calls for violence on X.
- Police described the alleged threats as unprecedented in their scope and brutality.
- The suspect admitted to posting the messages and acknowledged their potential influence.
- His detention was extended by four days as investigations into incitement charges continue.
An individual, a member of a "readiness unit" (kitat konenut), was arrested last Friday on suspicion of inciting violence and terrorism against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his family, ministers, and Knesset members from the coalition. The suspect allegedly posted a series of extreme statements on X, including calls for severe physical harm to public officials and their families. His detention was extended by four days.
Among the alleged statements were graphic threats such as "burn until there is nothing left to bury" and a specific threat against the Prime Minister's son, involving a Hamas terrorist. The suspect also reportedly called for beheadings with an axe, shooting in the head, and burning bodies, targeting the Prime Minister, his family, and other senior coalition figures.
During his interrogation, the suspect admitted to posting the messages and acknowledged their potential to influence others. It was also revealed that he was part of a readiness unit and possessed a long rifle, which has since been confiscated by the police. He is being investigated for inciting violence, inciting terrorism, and identifying with a terror organization.
At a court hearing, a police representative described the publications as unprecedented in their scope, intensity, obsessive nature, and brutality, even for the cyber unit of Lahav 433, which regularly handles incitement and threats against public officials. The court granted the police's request to extend his arrest by four days.
