Brawl Erupts in Modiin Illit After Border Police Officer Spat Upon
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Border Police officer was involved in a large brawl with dozens of Haredi men.
- The fight began after the officer was allegedly spat upon by a Haredi man.
- A nearby celebration contributed to a large crowd gathering at the scene.
- The incident occurred at a bus stop in the Hefahtziba neighborhood of Modiin Illit.
- Police arrived after a significant delay, by which time the situation had begun to calm.
A large brawl involving dozens of Haredi men and a Border Police officer occurred late Monday night at a bus stop in the Hefahtziba neighborhood of Modiin Illit. The confrontation began around 11:15 PM when a Haredi man allegedly spat at the officer. The officer, who was waiting for police to arrive after the initial incident, reportedly used force against one of the men during the ensuing altercation. According to an eyewitness, the police were delayed in their response. A nearby Bar Mitzvah celebration at an event hall led to a large crowd, including many Haredi individuals, gathering in the area, escalating the situation into a major disturbance. The eyewitness stated the commotion lasted for about half an hour before the officer moved away and police finally arrived on the scene. The situation eventually calmed down once the officer left the immediate area.
