Minors Attack Hasidic Man, Damage His Shtreimel in Ashdod

A Hasidic man was attacked by three minors riding scooters in Ashdod on Saturday evening, resulting in damage to his shtreimel, a traditional fur hat. The incident occurred around 7:15 PM in the Gimmel neighborhood as the man was walking home from synagogue. According to the victim's account, the three suspects approached him from behind, attempting to throw water balloons. While two missed, one hit him directly in the face, soaking his shtreimel and causing him to be subjected to taunts from the attackers. The minors then fled on their scooters, which reportedly lacked license plates. The victim stated that upon further inquiry at his synagogue, he learned this was not an isolated incident. For the past six months, teenagers on scooters have allegedly been harassing pedestrians and damaging personal property in the area. "The entire shtreimel got wet to the sound of their rolling laughter," the victim recounted. "I'm afraid to walk the streets in this area, after hearing that this isn't the first time that Haredim have been attacked on this street, and this must not happen." The man plans to file a police complaint on Sunday morning.