{
  "id": 17626485,
  "title": "'Deserves to die': Court charges man with incitement to kill Netanyahu, coalition figures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/deserves-to-die-court-charges-man-with-incitement-to-kill-netanyahu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-913487"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raz Weinberger, a 49-year-old resident of Ein Hahoresh, was indicted on Sunday by Israel's State Attorney's Office for allegedly inciting terrorism and violence through his social media posts. The charges stem from 21 posts he made between September 10 and October 19, leading up to the 26th Knesset election. Weinberger is accused of 10 counts of incitement to terrorism and 18 counts of incitement to violence, some posts forming the basis for both charges.\n\nAmong the posts in question, Weinberger allegedly called for the death of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating \"Benjamin Netanyahu, the greatest traitor in the country's history, deserves death.\" He also allegedly urged for the murder of Netanyahu, his wife, and her two sons, as well as other ministers and Knesset members who supported the government. Other posts urged the beheading of Likud MK Almog Cohen and sexual violence against Likud MK Tally Gotliv, who was then forced to burn alive.\n\nWeinberger's account had roughly 40 followers, but the posts were publicly accessible. Each post's view count ranged from 23 to 283. Prosecutors argue that the content and circumstances surrounding the posts created a real possibility that they would lead to acts of terrorism or violence.\n\nWeinberger was arrested on October 23 and acknowledged in five police interviews that he authored all the posts using his cellphone. He also admitted to having written the posts, but claimed that he hoped they would not influence others to take the law into their own hands. Prosecutors noted that Weinberger has no criminal record but pointed out that he had been trained in firearm use and had possessed a gun until recently, which increased their concern about his potential to carry out the violence.\n\nDuring a previous remand hearing, Weinberger's lawyer sought his release to alternative detention, citing the limited reach of his account and arguing that Weinberger had not intended to act on his statements. The lawyer also mentioned Weinberger's reserve military service and volunteer work with the police. However, prosecutors argued that house arrest would not adequately prevent Weinberger from making further posts, as he could access the internet via a phone, computer, or another device. They also maintained that the conclusion of the election did not remove the danger, as political tensions could persist during efforts to form a new government.",
  "summary": "The indictment lists 21 posts published by the Ein Hahoresh man ahead of the Knesset election, including calls to behead Likud MK Almog Cohen.",
  "key_points": [
    "Raz Weinberger, 49, charged with inciting terrorism and violence.",
    "Posts between Sep 10 and Oct 19 called for Netanyahu's death.",
    "Prosecutors argue posts posed real threat to cause violence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}