Police arrest man who threatened to kill Netanyahu

During conversation with social worker, Netanya resident, 52, also threatens to murder police officers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a plenum session in the Israeli parliament on the “Jewish state” bill, on November 26, 2014. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a plenum session in the Israeli parliament on the “Jewish state” bill, on November 26, 2014. (photo credit: Miriam Alster/FLASH90)

Israel Police arrested a man in his 50s after he issued a threat to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to a report on Israel Radio Friday, the Netanya resident, 52, also threatened to kill police officers should they attempt to arrest him.

The man made the threats during a conversation with a social worker, the report indicated, without elaborating.

The social worker then contacted police who made the arrest shortly thereafter.

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