Israel's Mossad, not one to be toyed with when it comes to foreigners pursuing its agents or stepping on its toes, twice threatened the life of Dubai's police chief, who is investigating the Mahmoud al-Mabouh assassination likely carried out by Israel's foreign intelligence service last January. France24, quoting al-Ittihad, reports the first threat was … [Read more...]
Im Tirzu Accuses Israeli Blogger of Incitement to Murder
My friend, Dena Shunra brought me word of the amazing news that our mutual friend, Yossi Gurvitz, who writes the Hebrew language blog, Friends of George, has been accused of incitment to murder. Though I have never met Yossi personally, from the writing in his blog and his picture there, he appears to be a pipe-smoking, bohemian (possibly) and totally … [Read more...]
Rotter Member’s Death Threat
After mounting an intense DoS attack against this blog and two others in Israel, my web host seems to have figured out a defense against the assault. But now, some members at the Rotter forum, among whose circle this assault may've originated, have resorted to homicidal ranting. One poster wrote the following (Hebrew): I'm in favor of erasing Silverstein … [Read more...]
Ben Gurion University President Defends Neve Gordon After Death Threat
In a moment of supreme irony, Ben Gurion University President Rivka Carmi, who only a few months ago was facing a revolt among donors and Israelis aghast at Prof. Neve Gordon's support of the global BDS movement, has now released a strong statement of support for him in the face of a death threat. She did the right thing compared to the cowardly response … [Read more...]