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Israeli Election Candidate Files Police Complaint Over Death Threats

Laly Derai, a candidate for the Israeli party Amkha Israel, filed a police complaint on Tuesday after receiving death threats. The threats, which included a reference to a mystical Jewish curse, targeted party members and warned of a catastrophe.

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What happened

01Laly Derai, an Amkha Israel candidate, filed a police complaint over death threats targeting her and party members.
02The threats included a reference to the 'Pulsa deNura,' a mystical Jewish curse, and warned of a catastrophe.
03The Amkha Israel party, led by Ofer Winter, is facing criticism and intimidation ahead of legislative elections.
04The party fears losing votes if it does not cross the electoral threshold to enter the Knesset.
05Amkha Israel vowed to pursue legal action against those responsible for the threats and called for de-escalation.

The party, led by former general Ofer Winter, is facing criticism and intimidation as elections approach. Amkha Israel stated it is taking the threats seriously and will pursue legal action, while also calling for reduced political tensions.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS French, the latest report. Read i24NEWS French’s original