Israeli President Condemns Attack on Jerusalem Resident, Vows to Fight Violence
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
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- President Herzog spoke with assault victim Ahmed Al-Husseini.
- Al-Husseini was attacked near Damascus Gate after a Jewish event.
- The victim was reportedly beaten by groups of Haredim.
- Herzog condemned the violence and vowed to fight it.
President Isaac Herzog spoke on Thursday with Ahmed Al-Husseini, a 66-year-old Jerusalem resident who was assaulted near the Damascus Gate in East Jerusalem following a Jewish celebration. Herzog expressed deep regret over the attack, inquired about Al-Husseini's health, and condemned the violence, emphasizing the need to use all available means to combat it. "I wanted to express my deep regret to you. I felt great pain for what you went through, and I believe the entire Israeli people felt pain because of this incident," Herzog stated. "Something like this should not happen, and an elderly person, or any person, should not be treated this way. I strongly condemn the violence against you, and we must use all available means to fight it."
Al-Husseini recounted the assault to the president, explaining that he was leaving his home in the Old City for work when he was attacked at the Damascus Gate. He said he tried to move away but fell multiple times while being beaten by groups of Haredim, leaving him disoriented and in shock.
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