Security boosted for Israeli deputy minister after death threats

Security was increased for Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his family following concrete death threats. The Prime Minister's Office's Magen unit, Shin Bet, and Israel Police are involved.

Following concrete and unusual threats on the life of Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his family, it was decided today (Saturday) to significantly bolster the security apparatus around him. Cohen received messages containing explicit death threats. The mission was assigned to the Magen unit in the Prime Minister's Office, and security was reinforced through the Shin Bet and Israel Police. A security guard was stationed near Cohen's home, and his family members are receiving close police escort. The article notes that just this week an indictment was filed against Raz Weinberger for calls to murder the Prime Minister, ministers, and Knesset members, including a response to a post by Cohen. The Deputy Minister's office stated that they do not comment on security matters. Additionally, it is reported that responsibility for the security of Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot has been transferred to the Shin Bet, against the backdrop of threats to his family.