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Israeli Police Probe Jaffa Assault on Rabbi as Yeshiva Calls for Stronger Security

Police report an ongoing search with no arrests announced.

Overview

  • The assault occurred Thursday evening on Yefet Street in Jaffa, where a rabbi affiliated with the local Hesder Yeshiva was attacked.
  • Police say the assailant knocked the rabbi to the ground, shouted insults, and fled the scene.
  • The victim sustained light injuries, received medical treatment, and later filed a complaint.
  • The yeshiva’s executive director urged Tel Aviv-Yafo authorities to boost patrols and publicly condemn the attack.
  • Some outlets described the case as a suspected antisemitic incident, though police have not confirmed a motive.