Teenager Brutally Attacked by Group of Girls on Bus in Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
A 16-year-old girl was severely beaten by about 20 other girls on a bus in Beit Shemesh on Sunday after an argument over a seat. The victim sustained a head injury requiring stitches, and her mother described the incident as a "horrific lynching." Police have launched an investigation, and the Ministry of Education is involved, providing support to the victim and addressing the issue with the involved students.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 16-year-old girl was brutally attacked by approximately 20 teenage girls on a bus in Beit Shemesh.
- The violent assault occurred on Sunday following a dispute over a seating arrangement on the bus.
- The victim sustained a head injury requiring medical attention and stitches.
- The victim's mother criticized the bus driver for his alleged inaction during the attack.
- Police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and the Ministry of Education is involved.
A 16-year-old girl, identified only as A, was severely beaten by a group of approximately 20 teenage girls on a bus in Beit Shemesh on Sunday, following an argument over a seat. Video footage from the incident shows the victim bleeding from a head injury, which required stitches. A's mother described the attack as a "horrific lynching," stating that her daughter could have been killed. The altercation reportedly began when A attempted to move a bag from a seat, leading to verbal abuse and escalating into a physical assault.
The victim's mother expressed outrage at the bus driver's inaction, claiming he ignored passengers' pleas to stop and help. She has filed a police complaint against both the attackers and the driver, accusing him of failing to intervene or call for assistance. "My daughter could have been murdered on that bus, and the driver didn't even think to call the police or offer help," she stated.
The mother vehemently rejected any suggestion that her daughter was equally involved in the fight, emphasizing her daughter's good character and pointing to the video evidence. The father added that his daughter's head was opened with a phone during the attack and that she is now fearful and insecure.
Police have opened an investigation into the incident, collecting testimonies and conducting further actions. The Ministry of Education has also become involved, stating that the victim is receiving professional support and that disciplinary and educational measures are being taken against the involved students. The ministry announced that discussions on violence prevention will be held in all classrooms at the school.
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