Man Indicted for Stabbing Prayer on Way to Selichot Prayers
Northern District prosecutors have filed an indictment against a 39-year-old Afula resident, charging him with aggravated assault and obstruction of justice. The indictment follows an investigation into a severe stabbing incident that occurred in the city late last month.
The attack took place on the morning of August 25, 2026, when a 66-year-old Afula resident, on his way to synagogue for Selichot prayers and morning services, was brutally stabbed multiple times. Medical teams rushed the victim to HaEmek Hospital in serious condition.
Police forces immediately secured the scene, collected evidence, and gathered testimonies. Initially, the motive for the attack was unclear, and investigators explored all possible leads to identify and apprehend the assailant.
Two days later, on August 27, 2026, intelligence work led to the suspect's identification and arrest. His detention was repeatedly extended as evidence against him mounted, culminating in the indictment filed today. A new video released by the police reportedly shows the suspect fleeing the scene of the crime.
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