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Jerusalem Man Charged for Impersonating Rival and Threatening Israeli Minister and MK
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By חזקי ברוך
First reported by Ynet · Aug 10, 2026
What happened
A 30-year-old man from Shuafat, East Jerusalem, was charged with impersonating a rival and threatening Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Tzvi Sukkot via Facebook. The suspect sent messages with gun images and death threats, leading to a covert investigation and his arrest.
- 01A 30-year-old Shuafat resident impersonated a rival to threaten Israeli officials online.
- 02He sent Facebook messages with gun images and death threats to Minister Ben-Gvir and MK Sukkot.
- 03Threats included claims of openly firing a gun daily and intent to kill.
- 04A covert investigation identified and led to the suspect's arrest.
- 05An indictment was filed against the suspect yesterday.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Jerusalem Man Charged for Impersonating Rival and Threatening Israeli Minister and MK
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Israeli Cyber Unit Charges Palestinian Refugee for Threatening Religious MK with Fake Profile
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