threats

New York City:

Teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children

18-year-old from Harlem arrested after threatening in a video to kill Jewish children in Brooklyn. NYPD files terrorism charges against him.

Chicago man charged over threat to 'shoot up a synagogue'

Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing.

37 months in prison

Maryland man imprisoned over threats to Jewish organizations

55-year-old sentenced to 37 months in prison for mailing threats to Jewish institutions across the US. The sentence includes a fine, restitution, and three years of supervised release.

Israelis receive more threatening messages

Amid the tension in the region and protests in Iran, Israelis once again received a threatening message in English with a mysterious and vague wording.

Iranian Speaker threatens to attack Israel if US strikes Iran

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued threats to Israel if the US intervenes in the protests rocking the Islamic Republic.

The threatening message Israelis received

British number sends threatening English-language text message to many Israeli's phones, issuing warning.

Iran threatens preemptive strike over imminent security threat

Iran’s Defense Council warns it may launch a preemptive strike if it detects an imminent threat, declaring Iran’s security and territorial integrity a “red line".

Iranian hacker group threatens Netanyahu's flight

Iranian hacker group 'Handala' issues veiled threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of planned trip to Florida to meet US President Donald Trump.

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'

'Traitors' blood'

Threatening graffiti spray-painted on news station's office

Entrance to Reshet 13 building in Tel Aviv vandalized with spray-painted threats, complaint to be filed with police.

Maryland man admits threats to dozens of Jewish institutions

Clift Seferlis pleads guilty to threatening over 25 Jewish institutions across five states. He faces up to 169 years in prison and a $5.65 million fine when sentenced in March.

Tel Aviv:

Candidate for city chief rabbi receives death threats

Police are investigating death threats against Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, head of the Tel Aviv rabbinate, who is running for the position of city rabbi.

Haredi MKs to get increased security following Draft Law protests

Police increase security for two Degel Hatorah MKs following increased protests, threats to their safety.

Arizona man jailed for 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC

Arizona man Donovan Hall sentenced to 49 months in prison for sending over 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC. He sent photos of weapons and threatened to kill, rape, and torture victims and their families.

Dutch police detain man over axe threat to Wilders on TikTok

Dutch police detain a 25-year-old man after he threatened Geert Wilders in a viral TikTok video, saying he'd go to parliament “with an axe.”

Texas man indicted for threats against Zohran Mamdani

Jewish Texas man charged with making terroristic threat against NYC’s Zohran Mamdani.

Katz answered a video call - Hackers filmed and shared it

A Turkish hacker group published the phone number of Defense Minister Israel Katz. One of the hackers called him via a video call and recorded the screen

Ignoring Europe's threats:

History proves that Israel must stand strong

Sanctions will not weaken Israel. They will only remind Jews everywhere why Israel’s strength is not optional, but essential. Opinion.

Boston man gets 26 months for threats against Jewish sites

Massachusetts man sentenced to 26 months in prison for threatening to bomb synagogues and kill Jews, and for harassing the Israeli Consulate in Boston with 98 calls.

Ex-AOC organizer urges followers to 'attack' Jewish students

Iman Abdul, who worked on AOC's primary campaign, posts location of public high school with caption: 'If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason … Lexus driving Israhell loving Zionisits all attend here.'

MK Zvi Sukkot receives severe threat letter

After receiving a letter threatening to harm his family and demanding that he vote against the government, MK Zvi Sukkot calls on the Shin Bet to act before harm is done.

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.