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Ironi Tiberias Condemns Jackie Ben Zaken's Threats, Files Police Complaint
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First reported by Mako · Jul 17, 2026
What happened
Ironi Tiberias responded sharply to leaked WhatsApp threats from Jackie Ben Zaken, accusing him and M.S. Ashdod of intimidation to influence relegation outcomes and filed a police complaint.
- 01Ironi Tiberias condemns Jackie Ben Zaken's WhatsApp threats as bullying in Israeli football.
- 02The club accuses Ben Zaken and M.S. Ashdod of pressuring to silence criticism and legal appeals.
- 03Ironi Tiberias vows not to be intimidated and will defend their case in the Football Association's Supreme Court.
- 04They urge football judicial bodies to investigate the alleged attempts to influence legal processes.
- 05A police complaint was filed against Ben Zaken for threats and attempted extortion.
- 06The dispute centers on the relegation battle in the Israeli Premier League.
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