Israeli Journalist Sparks Anger With ‘Pager’ Threat Against Irish After Sporting Defeat

Israeli journalist Yevgeny Zarubinsky has triggered widespread anger after threatening Irish people with “pager explosions” similar to those that occurred in Lebanon, following Israel’s sporting defeat to Ireland.

The threat invoked the explosions of pager devices in Lebanon, drawing a wave of condemnation over his response to the sporting result.

Activists accused Zarubinsky of incitement and terrorism, condemning his use of a threat of violence against Irish people in the aftermath of the defeat.

The supplied account did not specify the sport or competition involved, or provide the full wording of Zarubinsky’s remarks. It also did not indicate whether he had responded to the criticism.