School Suspends Student After She Was Attacked on Bus

A 16-year-old student, identified as A, from Beit Shemesh, has been suspended from school following a violent attack by a group of girls on a public bus. A's parents were shocked to receive a letter from the school administration announcing her suspension until Thursday and summoning them for a meeting. The letter stated the suspension was a result of the "violence incident that occurred on Sunday at the end of the school day on a return bus trip home," and that the process was approved by the Ministry of Education's inspector and regulations.

A's mother expressed outrage, stating, "My daughter was almost murdered yesterday and they are blaming her as if she is the worst criminal." She added, "Why should children be afraid to attack if they are protected? They crushed my daughter even more." The incident occurred on a bus after a dispute over a seating arrangement, resulting in A sustaining a head injury requiring stitches. According to her mother, approximately 20 girls attacked A.

The family's lawyer, David Dotan, criticized the school's decision, calling it an "outrageous decision" and adding that the education system is "adding insult to injury" by suspending the victim. He stated that instead of providing support, the system is choosing to shift responsibility. Dotan vowed to work with the Ministry of Education and school administration to reverse the decision and ensure the student's safety and well-being.