President Isaac Herzog spoke with Police Commissioner Danny Levi on Tuesday following the threat letter sent to Channel 12's news desk, calling it a 'reality that cannot be accepted,' according to reports. The commissioner earlier condemned the attack on the news outlet and ordered the Tel Aviv district commander to use all operational and investigative means to locate and arrest the perpetrator.
President Isaac Herzog spoke with Police Commissioner Danny Levi on Tuesday morning following the threat letter sent to Channel 12's news desk, calling the situation a 'reality that cannot be accepted,' according to reports from N12. The call came after the commissioner earlier condemned the attack on the news outlet and instructed the Tel Aviv district commander to deploy all operational and investigative resources to locate and arrest the perpetrator. The incident has drawn a strong response from the highest levels of Israeli leadership, underscoring the seriousness with which authorities view threats against media organizations. As The Zioneer reported at 11:01, the police commissioner had already condemned the attack. The president's involvement adds a further dimension to the unfolding response.
3 developments
- StrongPolice Commissioner Danny Levi: 'We will not allow harm to journalists' after attacks on Channel 12
- DevelopingPolice Commissioner Danny Levi in contact with Journalists Association over press freedom and safety
- DevelopingHerzog's red line warning draws sharp rebuke from journalist Dana Varon
- DevelopingPresident Herzog asked AG to drop yeshiva student arrests, use economic sanctions, Channel 12 reports
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