Famous Singer Investigated for Inciting Violence Against Political Opponents
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A 62-year-old famous Israeli singer is being investigated for inciting violence against political opponents after a video of him making threats against left-wing voters surfaced on social media. The investigation, approved by the State Prosecutor's Office, led to his questioning and release under restrictive conditions. The Israel Police emphasized their commitment to combating incitement and threats.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A famous Israeli singer is under investigation for inciting violence against political opponents.
- The investigation followed a social media video where the singer allegedly called for the execution of left-wing voters.
- The singer stated that people should take the law into their own hands if necessary.
- Police questioned the 62-year-old singer in Holon and released him under restrictive conditions.
- The Israel Police vowed to act decisively against incitement and threats online.
A well-known Israeli singer, aged 62, is under investigation for allegedly inciting violence against supporters of a political party. The investigation was launched after a video circulated on social media purportedly showed the singer making inflammatory remarks. The State Prosecutor's Office reportedly approved the investigation.
In the video, the singer is heard saying, "Anyone who votes left should know that he is a terrorist in every sense and it is a commandment to execute him." He further stated, "Not just to remove them from here and not to beautify, simply to execute, by any method." He also added, "Benjamin Netanyahu will remain our prime minister, people simply need to fight with all their might, thank God we will win and even if we don't win we will win because we will take the law into our own hands."
Police located the singer, who resides in Holon, and brought him in for questioning at the Holon police station. Following his interrogation, he was released under restrictive conditions. The Israel Police stated that they "take a dim view of any manifestation of incitement to violence and threats, and will act decisively against anyone who tries to harm public peace and security, including through social networks."
