"It is a mitzvah to murder him": Kalanswa resident arrested on suspicion of incitement against MK Mansour Abbas

A 49-year-old resident of Kalanswa was arrested on suspicion of incitement to murder Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas, after writing on Facebook "Mansour Abbas is a pig, son of a pig, it is a mitzvah to murder him." The suspect claimed in his investigation that he meant "to beat him up." His detention was extended until tomorrow.

A 49-year-old resident of Kalanswa was arrested today (Tuesday) on suspicion of incitement to murder Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas. According to the suspicion, the suspect posted on Facebook: "Mansour Abbas is a pig, son of a pig, it is a mitzvah to murder him." The investigation was opened following a complaint by the Knesset sergeant-at-arms. In his investigation, the suspect claimed he did not intend to murder, but rather "to beat him up" or ignore him. His past includes convictions for incitement, identification with a terrorist organization, and threats. His detention was extended until tomorrow. The article notes that this is another incitement to murder in the current election campaign, and mentions a previous case of a Hasidic singer who attacked Avigdor Liberman.