Security bolstered around Deputy Minister Almog Cohen after credible death threats

The Prime Minister's Office has revealed that security around Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his household has been significantly increased following credible death threats targeting the deputy minister and his family. Messages containing explicit threats were among the concrete threats received. The security measures were implemented under the supervision of the Magen unit, with assistance from the Shin Bet (ISA) and the Israel Police.

A security guard will be stationed near Cohen's residence, and additional police protection will be provided to his family members.

This increase in security comes after an indictment was filed against Raz Weinberger, 49, from Ein HaHoresh, for making 21 posts on X/Twitter that called for the murder of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, other ministers, Knesset members, and government supporters. In response to a post on Cohen's account, Weinberger wrote, "Your parents should watch you getting beheaded and having your head thrown to Gazans to play soccer with."

Despite these threats, Deputy Minister Cohen stated that he will continue to serve the citizens of Israel without fear.

Additionally, responsibility for the security of Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, will be transferred to the Shin Bet's State VIP Protection Unit (Unit 730). This decision follows a dispute over his security detail and recent threats made against his family. The Yashar party filed a police complaint against Yossi Cohen, alleging that he threatened Eisenkot's wife, Chana, during a protest outside their home in Herzliya.

Cohen reportedly told Chana, "You will not live, you will be next to your son," and addressed Gadi Eisenkot with, "You murdered your son." These threats were made in reference to their son, Gal, who died in combat in the Gaza Strip in December 2023.