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The Jerusalem PostSecurity

Man Charged with Brutal Assault, Dog Killing After Claiming Divine Orders

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Lior Saraf, 50, has been indicted for severely assaulting a female friend and killing her dog with a kitchen knife after a night of drug and alcohol consumption. Saraf, who was found covered in blood and carrying a samurai sword, also fled from hospital staff before returning home. He is charged with aggravated assault, animal cruelty, obstruction of justice, and drug possession. In a separate incident, Daniel Azaria, 35, is charged with arson for setting fire to a business with gasoline and a hammer.

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  • Lior Saraf indicted for severe assault on a friend and killing her dog with a knife.
  • Saraf claimed God ordered him to kill the dog as a sacrifice, like the binding of Isaac.
  • The victim suffered multiple facial fractures and eye trauma requiring hospitalization.
  • Saraf was found covered in blood with a samurai sword and later fled from hospital staff.
  • Police found cannabis and hashish in Saraf's home, leading to drug possession charges.
  • Daniel Azaria charged separately with arson for setting fire to a business with gasoline.

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