Nabil Arif, a 36-year-old man from Birmingham, has been sentenced to 12 weeks in custody for sending abusive emails to Labour MP Jess Phillips, including messages that threatened her with harm related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The emails, sent between October 13, 2023, and February 20, 2024, culminated in an alarming message where he referred to her as 'pathetic' and declared, 'hell is real, and you will burn'. In her victim impact statement, Phillips expressed that Arif's behavior had altered her life significantly, instilling a fear of physical harm and limiting her ability to engage with the public. Following a trial where he was convicted of sending offensive messages, Arif has also been subjected to a restraining order preventing any further contact with Phillips. The Crown Prosecution Service emphasized the seriousness of such offences against public officials and the need to protect them from intimidation. This case highlights the increasing personal abuse faced by MPs, particularly in light of sensitive political conflicts.