Convicted Spy Businessman Vows to Slaughter 100 Sheep If Government Falls
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Bedouin businessman Yaakov Abu Al-Kian, convicted of espionage, has called on the Arab public to vote to overthrow the Israeli government, promising to slaughter 100 sheep if successful. He directly criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the current coalition. Abu Al-Kian previously served a prison sentence for contact with an Iranian intelligence agent and faces additional economic charges. His call has ignited debate and criticism due to his past.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Businessman Yaakov Abu Al-Kian, convicted of espionage, urged Arabs to vote to oust the government.
- He vowed to slaughter 100 sheep and host a festival if the government falls.
- Abu Al-Kian accused Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the current coalition in his social media post.
- He previously served a year in prison for contact with an Iranian intelligence agent.
- Abu Al-Kian also faces charges in a large financial fraud case.
Bedouin businessman Yaakov Abu Al-Kian, a resident of Hura in the Negev, has sparked a political and public storm with a direct call on social media to the Arab public. In a widely circulated post, he urged Arab citizens to turn out in large numbers and vote to bring down what he termed the "racist government." Abu Al-Kian further pledged that if the government is indeed toppled through the ballot box, he will slaughter 100 sheep and hold a "festival for Arab society," fulfilling a personal vow.
Abu Al-Kian directly accused Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and the current coalition, calling on the Arab public to mobilize "to push the government of Ben-Gvir and his aides into the dustbin of history." This militant call has generated significant discussion online and within the Arab community, but has also drawn sharp criticism, particularly given the individual's controversial past.
Abu Al-Kian has a significant and troubling history with Israeli security and judicial systems. In 2021, he was arrested by the Shin Bet and Israel Police for maintaining prolonged contact with an individual acting for Iranian intelligence, to whom he allegedly passed information about events in Israel. He was subsequently convicted of contact with a foreign agent and providing information to an enemy, serving a one-year prison sentence.
Beyond the security offenses, Abu Al-Kian also faced extensive criminal and economic charges. Following his business activities, he was indicted in a large-scale financial case, facing accusations of defrauding creditors, concealing significant assets, and providing false information to authorities.
Despite his serious security record, prison time, and ongoing economic charges, Abu Al-Kian is now attempting to position himself as a public opinion leader in the sector. It remains to be seen if his festive promise of a festival and sheep slaughter will successfully motivate voters to the polls.