Woman Allegedly Attacking Passersby in Tel Aviv Sparks Fear
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Residents in southern Tel Aviv are reporting a series of unprovoked attacks by a woman, possibly experiencing mental health issues, who allegedly assaults passersby. Incidents include pushing over an ice bucket and throwing a rock that shattered a car's rear windshield. Despite complaints filed by victims like Noy and Naomi, they claim police investigations were inadequate and cases were closed. The police confirmed an investigation was opened but closed due to lack of evidence, urging the public to report any similar incidents.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A woman is allegedly launching unprovoked violent attacks on passersby in southern Tel Aviv.
- Victims report incidents including a shattered car windshield and a pushed ice bucket.
- One victim, Noy, claims her police complaint was closed without thorough investigation.
- The police state an investigation was opened but closed, promising to reopen if new evidence surfaces.
- Residents are sharing accounts on social media, indicating a pattern of serial incidents.
Residents and patrons in southern Tel Aviv have reported a series of violent incidents involving a woman, believed to be in her 40s or 50s and possibly suffering from mental health issues, who allegedly attacks passersby without provocation. Multiple accounts have surfaced on social media and local groups detailing similar assaults. One witness, Sharon, described an incident at a bar where the woman "pushed the wine ice bucket forcefully onto one of the girls" as she passed their table, causing everything to shatter. Sharon was shocked and asked the woman why, who simply replied "like that" and walked away. She learned from others that the same woman had allegedly assaulted someone at the same location two weeks prior, and that the bar owner was seeking her to file a complaint. Searching Facebook revealed this was becoming a "serial" issue.
Another serious incident occurred in early October in the Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood. Noy, who was in her car with her partner, reported that a woman fitting the description walked past their vehicle and then threw a rock that shattered their rear windshield. The rock entered the car, narrowly missing passengers as no one was sitting in the back seat. Noy stated the woman looked at them and claimed "they threw from above" before fleeing into the neighborhood. Despite filing a police complaint, Noy claims the case was closed without adequate investigation, noting that security cameras in the area were not reviewed and no requests were made for footage from nearby establishments.
Similar complaints have been raised in the area, including an incident where a woman matching the description was seen hitting a patron's head forcefully as she passed a bar. Naomi, a new immigrant who was attacked in that event, described it as a "very strong blow, a traumatic event." The police stated that an investigation was opened following the complaint and investigative actions were taken, including extensive efforts to locate documentation. The case was closed at this stage, but the police indicated it would be re-examined if new information emerges. They urged the public to call 100 with any suspected assault or identification of a suspect.
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