Modi'in Illit Man Released to House Arrest After Threatening Bnei Brak Police Commander

A 44-year-old resident of Modi'in Illit, accused of threatening Chief Superintendent Yuval Shavit, commander of the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan police station, has been released to house arrest after approximately two weeks in custody. The police are considering appealing the court's decision. The man was charged following his publication of harsh messages against Shavit in a WhatsApp group, including calls for "measure for measure" retaliation, citing the principle "if someone comes to kill you, rise early to kill him," and labeling Shavit a "terrorist."

This case emerged after violent clashes and police brutality during protests on Highway 4, where officers were filmed using excessive force and tearing protesters' clothes, sparking public outrage. In response, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded the dismissal of the police station commander. The police filed serious charges against the suspect and requested his detention until the end of legal proceedings. However, the court ordered his release under restrictive conditions to house arrest, a decision the police may challenge in the district court.