Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Refuses Personal Security Amid Death Threats

By חדשות כיפה

Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba

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Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his family received explicit threats of murder and rape, prompting increased security around his residence. Cohen himself refused personal security, stating he trusts the authorities to protect his family and will continue his duties without fear. The perpetrators of the threats remain unknown.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen refused personal security despite severe threats against his family.
Threats against Cohen included explicit warnings of murder and rape of his wife and daughters.
Security has been significantly increased around Cohen's residence and family.
Cohen stated he trusts the Israel Police and Shin Bet to protect his family.
The identities of those making the threats have not been revealed.

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Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his family have been subjected to severe threats, including explicit warnings of murder and rape against his wife and two young daughters. Following these concrete threats, a decision was made on Saturday to significantly bolster security around him and his residence. Despite the gravity of the threats and the decision to enhance security measures, Cohen refused personal security detail for himself. Instead, security efforts are focused on protecting his wife and daughters, who have reportedly also become targets. Cohen stated, "I trust the Israel Police and the Shin Bet to protect my family's lives. I refused personal security and will continue to carry out my mission for the citizens of Israel without fear." The identities of those behind the threats have not yet been released.