{
  "id": 16131402,
  "title": "Florida man arrested for threatening life of Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/florida-man-arrested-for-threatening-life-of-jewish-rep-jared",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T00:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912637"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Florida man was arrested in Boca Raton for allegedly threatening the life of Jewish US Representative Jared Moskowitz. The suspect left a threatening voicemail at Moskowitz's office, expressing a desire to inflict physical harm on the representative, according to sources. Moskowitz's office confirmed that the suspect is currently in the Palm Beach County Jail, though their identity has not been released. The congressman expressed gratitude to local law enforcement for quickly apprehending the suspect and keeping his family safe. His opponent in the upcoming US midterm elections, Scott Singer, condemned the threats of violence against Moskowitz, stating that such actions have no place in politics. The suspect was reportedly found in possession of firearms, body armor, and a manifesto containing antisemitic rhetoric. This is not the first time Moskowitz has faced threats against his life; in 2024, authorities had warned him about a potential assassination plot targeting him and Jewish institutions.",
  "summary": "According to sources who spoke with CBS News, the suspect left a voicemail at the Moskowitz Coral Springs office with the intent to inflict physical harm on the representative.",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida man arrested for threatening Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz's life.",
    "Suspect left threatening voicemail at Moskowitz's office.",
    "Moskowitz's opponent condemned the violent threats."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The arrest highlights the escalating personal risks facing Jewish lawmakers as targeted threats of violence and antisemitic rhetoric increasingly disrupt the political landscape during election cycles.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/16131402.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Moskowitz says constituent arrested after making threat on his life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/moskowitz-says-constituent-arrested-after-making-threat-on-his-life",
        "published": "2026-10-22T21:08:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Florida man arrested over threats to Jewish congressman Jared Moskowitz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/florida-man-arrested-over-threats-to-jewish-congressman-jared",
        "published": "2026-10-23T01:10:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}