Man Attacked in Jaffa Port Over Sexual Orientation
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A young man named Idan was allegedly attacked by several men in Jaffa Port on Tuesday, with the victim stating the assault was motivated by homophobia. Police are investigating the incident and have questioned a minor. The victim reported being beaten and nearly stabbed, while the singer who performed nearby offered her support.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Idan was violently attacked in Jaffa Port, allegedly due to his sexual orientation.
- The assault reportedly involved homophobic slurs and physical violence, including a near-stabbing.
- Police are investigating the incident and have questioned a minor.
- The victim expressed distress over the attack in his home city of Jaffa.
- Singer Lihi Tולדano offered support to the victim.
A young man named Idan reported being violently assaulted by several men in Jaffa Port on Tuesday, allegedly due to his sexual orientation. Idan stated the attack began after one of the assailants hurled homophobic slurs at him, escalating to physical violence where he was beaten with a helmet. The police are investigating the incident and have questioned a minor suspected of involvement.
According to Idan's social media post, four to five additional men joined the assault. He claims one attacker broke a glass bottle and attempted to stab him. His friend, Erel, shouted at the assailants and began filming them as police sirens were heard, prompting the attackers to flee the scene.
Idan expressed deep emotional and physical pain from the attack, particularly because it occurred in Jaffa, the city he calls home and considered a safe space where he believed in coexistence. Singer Lihi Tולדano, who performed at the venue that evening, offered her support to Idan, expressing sorrow over his experience and sending him love and strength.
