Maryland man charged for threats to Jewish organizations

Federal authorities arrest Clift A. Seferlis for sending "numerous" antisemitic threats to Jewish institutions since March 2024. Seferlis has admitted sending the intimidating mail.

Iran 'orders' evacuation of Bnei Brak, threatens news channel

Following similar evacuation orders issued by the IDF in parts of Tehran, Iran publishes a warning calling on all residents of the city of Bnei Brak to evacuate ahead of another attack on the city.

Coalition Chairman targeted with white powder, death threat

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz receives envelope with white powder, chilling threats, warning of violence towards his family in 'revenge' for October 7 massacre.

Toxic threats?

Suspicious envelopes target Israeli ministers — again

Two government ministers receive powder-filled envelopes, triggering police probe and Knesset lockdowns. For Minister Uriel Busso, it’s the fourth such scare in a year — raising serious questions about targeted threats and security lapses.

MK Kroizer receives suspicious envelope

Suspicious envelope delivered to the home of MK Yitzhak Kroizer triggered major police investigation, suggesting possible hazardous materials.

Man indicted for threatening New York City synagogue

23-year-old man indicted in Manhattan for making terroristic threats against Central Synagogue and the Jewish community, including threats to kill worshippers.

Suspicious envelope arrives at home of MK Avi Maoz

Police called to home of MK Avi Maoz following delivery of suspicious envelope.

Shas MK receives suspicious envelope

Suspicious envelope arrives at home of Shas MK Yinon Azoulay, police called in. 'Everyone is fine, thank G-d.'

Lahav 433 investigates after MKs received threatening letters

Police investigating threatening letters sent to coalition MKs and their families, details gagged.

Gal Gadot receives bodyguards after death threats

Israeli actress assigned personal security following threats on her life, which came after her co-star Rachel Zegler posted a message declaring “Free Palestine.”

'Only a 1st step:'

Houthis threaten Israel again

Houthi rebels react to latest threat from Trump with more threats against Israel.

Houthis threaten:

'We'll resume attacks on Israel tomorrow over Gaza aid'

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened that the terrorist organization may resume its attacks against Israel starting tomorrow.

New Jersey man arrested for antisemitic remarks on flight

27-year-old New Jersey man arrested for allegedly threatening airline personnel and passengers, including specifically targeting Jewish individuals, on a flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport.

Threat on Arab channel:

'We will assassinate Netanyahu, the Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir'

Arab Telegram channel affiliated with terrorist elements in Judea and Samaria publishes message threatening to assassinate eight politicians and senior IDF officers.

Arizona man indicted for antisemitic threats against New Yorkers

Donovan Hall, 34, of Mesa, indicted for making threatening phone calls laced with antisemitic language and sending text messages featuring violent imagery to multiple victims.

Montreal:

Man enters Jewish business, screams 'We're gonna kill you 1 by 1'

No arrests made after man enters a Jewish-own business and threatens to kill the owners in an expletive-laden tirade against Jews and Israel.

Trump nominees and appointees targeted by bomb threats

Several of President-elect’s Cabinet nominees and appointees, including Lee Zeldin and Elise Stefanik, have been targeted by bomb threats and swatting attacks. FBI investigating.

Jewish Federation director:

'Rochester is being used as a testing ground'

‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel.

Jewish faculty at U. of Rochester targeted with 'wanted' posters

Threatening posters with faces of Jewish staff posted in tunnel system of the University of Rochester, StopAntisemitism reported.

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Office of the Minister of National Security says the decision to raise Dorfman's security level was made following intelligence investigation and security around him was increased.

Arizona:

Man suspected of threatening to kill Trump arrested

Authorities in Arizona arrest man in connection with an alleged social media threat to kill former President Donald Trump.

'You will be buried'

Israelis receive scary text messages

Many Israelis report receiving a text message including their name, address and warning that the recipient “will be buried by next week”. Israel Police: These are fake messages intended to cause panic.

Indictment filed against man who threatened to murder Netanyahu

Man arrested on suspicion of threatening to murder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted and his arrest extended.

Indiana:

Self-identified Nazi sent to prison for threats to Jews

An Indiana man who identified himself as a Nazi will serve time in federal prison after pleading guilty to calling ADL offices and leaving voicemails where he threatened to assault and kill Jewish people.

Minister evacuated from office over envelope with powder

Office of Health Minister Uriel Busso closed after the minister opened an envelope containing a suspicious powder.

Effective action citizens can take to fight off threats to Jews

Jews often do not know that they can fight back, but laws on the books in the US, UK and Canada provide a way. Op-ed.

Florida:

Man who threatened Israelis sentenced to prison

21-year-old who left a threatening voicemail with the World Jewish Congress and a local synagogue sentenced to six months in prison.

Who is sending threatening letters to MKs' families?

Avi Saada, brother of MK Moshe Saada, received a threatening letter from the 'Israeli Revengers.' MK Tally Gotliv's son received a similar letter.

Indiana:

FBI arrests man who promised to 'kill every Jew'

Local Jewish leaders question why they were not alerted to the threat sooner.

Massachusetts:

Man arrested over threats to Jewish community

Massachusetts man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb local synagogues. If convicted, he could be sent to 10 years in prison.

Three arrested over threats to Ramat Gan Mayor

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen complains he received threats from three young men, who are later caught by police.

Florida man charged with threatening to kill Jewish people

21-year-old from Sarasota accused of calling World Jewish Congress and threatening "mass genocide of every single Israeli" in a voicemail.

Nevada man arrested over threats to Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen

John Anthony Miller of Las Vegas accused of leaving a series of antisemitic, profanity-laced voicemails for Nevada Senator.

Toronto:

Threats directed towards Jewish high school

Toronto police arrest three men, hate crime unit investigating after threats directed towards Jewish high school in North York district.

Hamas warns Ashkelon residents to leave by 5 pm

Warning follows previous threat to execute hostages if Israel does not stop its retaliation for the Simchat Torah massacre.

Arab teen threatens Jews with knife, case closed in two days

Arab boy and uncle threatened and verbally assaulted Jews in the old city of Jerusalem.

MK Ayman Odeh was given security following threats to his life

MK Ayman Odeh was given security following threats to his life by criminal organizations.

Chicago woman arrested for threatening to kill Trump

Secret Service arrests 41-year-old woman accused of sending emails in which she threatened to kill Trump and his teenage son, Barron.

Canadian woman sent to prison over ricin letter to Trump

Canadian woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison over threatening letter containing ricin sent to Trump in 2020.

Kentucky man arrested for threatening Jewish leaders, Chabad

Rabbi contacts police after several rabbis, Jewish leaders, and the University of Kentucky Chabad Student Center receive threats.

New Jersey: Teen who threatened synagogues pleads guilty

New Jersey teen Omar Alkattoul pleads guilty to online threats detailing attacks on Jews.

Police arrest man suspected of threatening PM Netanyahu

Resident of Kfar Saba, 26, arrested on suspicion of placing letter threatening PM Netanyahu on gravesite of fallen soldier Yoni Netanyahu.

Threatening letter placed on grave of Yoni Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu & brother Iddo participate in memorial for fallen brother Yoni, police investigate threatening letter placed on grave.

Illinois man arrested for violent threats against synagogue

Suspect charged with hate crime after investigation into series of threats made against Jewish institutions over period of several months.

Minneapolis synagogue closes due to antisemitic threats

Graffiti covering bus shelter includes antisemitic statements and names nearby synagogue.

Michigan:

Man who threatened to kill Jewish AG indicted for hate crime

Suspect arrested by FBI after threatening on social media to kill Jewish officials unless they left the state.

Michigan man who threatened to kill Jewish officials arrested

FBI takes man into custody who tweeted about killing Jewish attorney general and other Jews in Michigan's government.

Terror in Ohio:

Jewish school security guard sentenced for threatening students

Former Ohio National Guardsman posted on social media he was going to turn 'playground into a self-defense situation.'

Jews in New Jersey city targeted with antisemitic hate mail

Threatening letters are not being taken seriously by local police, say Jewish residents of Linden, NJ.

Maryland:

Teen charged for threats to Jewish center during Hanukkah

17-year-old faces harassment charges after series of antisemitic phone calls to Jewish outreach center in Montgomery County.

Woman pleads guilty to sending ricin letter to Trump

55-year-old Canadian woman pleads guilty to mailing threatening letter to then-US President in 2020.

Iranian general to US, Israel:

'Soon the Great Satan will be destroyed'

Deputy commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps repeats threats to destroy Israel and the US, boasts about military capablities.

Antisemitic threats:

Washington man targets Congress with hundreds of voicemails

Washington man charged after leaving hundreds of voicemails containing 'bizarre and threatening statements,' including antisemitic slurs.

Threats on Herzog's life ahead of his visit to Bahrain

Security officials recognize unusual protest online against President Herzog's visit to Bahrain next week.

Threat to NYC Jewish community foiled

NYPD commissioner says threat to Jewish community has been foiled.

Man who threatened to blow up St. Louis synagogue gets 30 months

St. Louis man who told FBI he intended to blow up Reform synagogue while it was holding a service receives 30 month sentence.

State Department:

Pompeo and former top aide still under threat

Biden administration determines that Iranian threats against former Secretary of State and his aide Brian Hook remain credible.

FBI:

Threat to New Jersey synagogues has been mitigated

The FBI identifies man linked to widescale threat against New Jersey synagogues, says he no longer poses a threat to the community.

ADL to study threats and harassment against local officials

Initiative aims to systematically study threats against local politicians to develop a dataset to understand the issue.

Ontario:

Man charged for antisemitic threats against Jewish doctor

Warrant issued after man leaves threatening antisemitic message for Jewish Ottawa family physician.