Woman Allegedly Assaults Passersby in Tel Aviv, Leaving Victims Shocked

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 pedestrians 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 "violently pushed the wine ice bucket onto one of the girls. Everything shattered." Sharon added that 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. She noted that a search on Facebook revealed the incidents were becoming "quite serial."

Another victim, Noy, recounted a more severe incident in early October in the Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood. While driving, a woman allegedly threw a rock that shattered her car's rear window. Noy stated the rock entered the vehicle, narrowly missing her and her partner, and that the woman looked at them before fleeing. Despite filing a police complaint, Noy claims the case was closed without thorough investigation, noting a lack of effort to collect security footage from the area.

Similar complaints have emerged from the area, including an incident reported by Rina Kisselman where a woman matching the description was seen hitting a patron at a bar. Naomi, an oleh hadash (new immigrant) who was attacked, described it as a "very strong blow, a traumatic event."

The Israel Police stated that an investigation was opened following Noy's complaint and investigative actions were taken, including extensive efforts to find documentation. The case was closed at this stage, but the police indicated it would be re-examined if new information becomes available. They urged the public to call police hotline 100 for any suspected assault or identification of a suspect.