The Health Ministry has allocated private security to its director of public health, Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, after the police determined that she faces the highest level of risk amid incitement from anti-vaxxers.
Israel Police upped the threat level against her from four to six on Saturday, the maximum security threat,
In an interview with Kan public broadcaster, Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev said that Alroy-Preis is facing “a very high level” of threat.
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On Thursday, the police opened an investigation into incitement against her on social media after a complaint from a security official at the Health Ministry.
Alroy-Preis’ high threat level designation follows what the police consider credible intelligence about plans to harm her or those around her. She has been a focus of criticism by vaccine opponents, some of whom have even called on social media for her to be physically attacked. She is slated to meet with a police officer on Friday regarding security measures.
The Health Ministry said in a statement that “the violent incitement on social media against Dr. Alroy-Preis must stop immediately.” The head of the Israel Medical Association, Prof. Zion Hagay, added, “We must not let this pass quietly.”
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