MK Ahmad Tibi
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Arab MK under protection following threats
'Threats and scorn I received are unprecedented' says Ahmed Tibi, who received two body guards
Following threats made against Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi (United Arab List-Ta'al), the Knesset's officer decided to assign him two security guards who will accompany him in the coming period.
Tibi, who was also provided with extra security as a Knesset Member during the al-Aqsa intifada, said: "I know what it is to be threatened and protected. I've already been there, but the threats and scorn I received now are unprecedented. They have a direct cause – some of the threats that are reaching my officer are attached with a file containing an article written against me. Unfortunately all of the primeval fears and mistaken anti-Arab hatred during the time of war have been concentrated on the figure of Ahmed Tibi."
Threats made on Tibi began following a harsh comment published against him in the media, condemning his attacks on the country's leadership.
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Knesset Member Ibrahim Sarsur called Peretz "a child murderer" and was thrown out of the Knesset hall. Tibi added, "enough, you are a man of war, you are no longer a mean of peace."
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