How more assuring it would have been to the public to hear from the PM "We are not afraid". Of course, for a large segment of Israel, it would have been unbelievable. It is sadly dismaying that two leaders of democratic countries separated by 6000 miles employ the same tactics in dealing with issues raised by their opposition.

The mafia like activity against right wing officials throughout the So called Western world is scary and usually leads to a major backlash by the population.

If they can come for a president or prime minister using tricks, lies and working with foreign spies, imagine what they can do to you.