Anti-Israel group reports ‘imminent security threat’ to its chairman from Israel-linked sources

The Hind Rajab Foundation — known for using social media posts by Israeli soldiers, officers and reservists in an attempt to have them arrested for alleged war crimes when they travel abroad — reports a “serious and imminent security threat” against its chairman.

“Individuals linked to Israeli security networks active in Antwerp, and with possible connections to extremist organizations such as the Jewish Defense League, are involved” in the threat against Dyab Abou Jahjah and his family, the foundation claims.

“In light of these developments, the Belgian police and other security services have initiated measures, and the protective arrangements already in place for Mr. Abou Jahjah have been significantly tightened,” it adds in its statement, noting that it is collaborating with local authorities.

The Jewish Defense League, deemed a hate group by the FBI, was founded by extremist rabbi Meir Kahane, who later immigrated to Israel and led an anti-Arab political movement, which was banned by Jerusalem as a terror group. Kahane was assassinated in 1990.

The JDL was primarily active decades ago, and according to the Southern Poverty Law Center it no longer has any active chapters in the US, where it was based.