A journalist for News 04 received explicit death threats via TikTok, including descriptions of weapons and methods, according to a report by the outlet. The anonymous individual also threatened to harm the journalist despite police protection and referenced National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Haim Segev, a journalist for News 04 who covers Arab affairs and produces Zionist advocacy content in Arabic, received a series of death threats on Tuesday evening via a TikTok account. The threats, detailed in a report by News 04, included explicit descriptions of weapons such as M16 rifles and explosive devices, as well as plans to drag the journalist by car. The anonymous individual also expressed contempt for the police and threatened to act regardless of security measures. The threats mentioned National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The incident highlights ongoing risks faced by Israeli journalists engaged in online advocacy.
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