62-Year-Old Singer Questioned on Suspicion of Incitement to Violence Online

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A 62-year-old singer from Holon was questioned by police on suspicion of incitement to violence on social media, over a video circulated online in which, allegedly, incitement against supporters of a political party can be heard. According to Ynet, the video includes the calls "to execute left-wing voters" and "let's take the law into our own hands." The investigation was opened with the approval of the State Attorney's Office, and the suspect was located and questioned at the Holon station.

According to Ynet, the singer denies the remarks and claims the video was faked using artificial intelligence, and according to Arutz 7 he claims the video was created using artificial intelligence. At the conclusion of the questioning the suspect was released under restrictive conditions, according to Israel Hayom, Now 14, N12, Ynet and Arutz 7.