Israeli President Speaks to Man Attacked at Damascus Gate
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
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- President Herzog spoke with a man attacked at Damascus Gate.
- The victim suffered broken ribs in the assault.
- No arrests have been made following the incident.
- The President condemned the violence and expressed sorrow.
President Isaac Herzog spoke on Thursday with Ahmed Al-Husseini, a 66-year-old man who was attacked by a group of young Haredi men at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on Monday. Al-Husseini was on his way to work when the unprovoked, racially motivated assault occurred. He was released from the hospital with broken ribs, but no arrests have been made.
In an interview with Channel 13 News on Wednesday, Al-Husseini described his feelings of distress and helplessness, stating, "Neither soldiers, nor police, nobody tried to help." He recounted the incident to the President, explaining that he left his home in the Old City for work and was attacked upon reaching Damascus Gate. He fell several times and was in shock, disoriented by the event.
President Herzog expressed his deep sorrow and regret over the incident, telling Al-Husseini, "I think all of the people of Israel were very pained to see this case. This should not happen, and one cannot treat an elderly person, or any person whatsoever, in this manner. I strongly condemn the violence against you. We must act with all tools against this violence."
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