An 18-year-old resident of Beit Shemesh was indicted on Monday on suspicion of threatening Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman on social media.
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Several hours prior to the suspect's arrest, the police received a complaint about threats issued on social media aimed at Lieberman and his family.
The suspect's social media posts included the following threats: "I'm dying to murder you, if I only get the chance." "Get ready; with a knife or axe?" "I'll murder you or your family."
Immediately upon receiving the complaint, the police launched an investigation and the suspect was located and arrested.