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Singer Ofer Levi Admits to Inciting Violence in Police Investigation

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026, Israeli singer Ofer Levi, 62, was questioned by police at the Holon station on suspicion of inciting violence. The investigation was launched after a video circulated online, reportedly on election day for the 26th Knesset, in which Levi called for the execution of left-wing voters. In the recording, he stated that anyone supporting the left is a terrorist and that it is a commandment to execute them, adding that they would take the law into their own hands.

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What happened

01Singer Ofer Levi, 62, was questioned by police in Holon on Tuesday on suspicion of inciting violence.
02The investigation followed a video in which Levi called for the execution of left-wing voters.
03In the video, Levi stated that anyone supporting the left is a terrorist and it is a commandment to execute them.
04Levi initially claimed on social media that the video was a fake manipulated using artificial intelligence.
05According to Ice, Levi admitted to publishing the video during his interrogation by police.
06Police obtained authorization from the State Attorney's Office before questioning Levi.
07Levi was released under restrictive conditions following his interrogation.

Following the video's circulation, Levi publicly denied making the statements, claiming on social media that the video was a fake manipulated with artificial intelligence tools and threatening lawsuits against anyone who published it. He reiterated his right-wing views and his desire for the success of the people of Israel.

However, police investigators obtained authorization from the State Attorney's Office to proceed with a criminal probe. According to Ice, Levi admitted during his interrogation to publishing the video, contradicting his initial public denials. An examination by Walla with the police also indicated that Levi had indeed published the video. Following his questioning, Levi was released under restrictive conditions.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 22:06

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