Israel’s police announced on Thursday (25/09) that they arrested a man who threatened to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Specifically, police reported that shortly before the start of the Jewish New Year celebrations on Monday evening, a man approximately forty years old from the southern city of Kiryat Gat entered the local police station saying he would kill Netanyahu. “The suspect told officers that he planned to buy a firearm and shoot the Prime Minister three times,” police stated.
According to Reuters, the man was arrested and charges are expected to be filed against him on Thursday. Police are expected to keep the man in custody until the end of the legal proceedings.
Israel: What the polls show
Polls show that the Israeli Prime Minister has lost public support during the nearly two-year war in Gaza against Hamas militants, which has led to fears of greater international isolation for Israel.
In Gaza, 48 hostages are being held – 20 of whom are believed to still be alive – and their families have urged the Israeli government to make a deal that would bring them back to their homeland.
