Former 'The Next Star' Contestant Attacked in Athens
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Elior Zandani, a former contestant on 'The Next Star,' was attacked in Athens after being overheard speaking Hebrew. The incident escalated into a brawl, leaving Zandani with a swollen face. He described the experience as stressful and unpleasant while in a foreign country, urging others to stay safe.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Elior Zandani, a former 'The Next Star' contestant, was attacked in Athens.
- Zandani claims the assault began after his attackers heard him speaking Hebrew.
- The altercation resulted in Zandani sustaining facial injuries and swelling.
- He described the incident as a stressful and unpleasant experience abroad.
Elior Zandani, a former contestant on the Israeli reality show 'The Next Star,' reported being physically assaulted in Athens, Greece, over the past weekend. Zandani shared on social media that the attack occurred after a group of three individuals overheard him speaking Hebrew. He stated that the situation escalated from verbal abuse to a physical altercation, during which he sustained significant injuries to his face, causing it to swell.
According to Zandani's account, he was in Athens to celebrate his 25th birthday and perform at taverns. After leaving a party on Saturday night, he stepped outside to take a phone call. While near the taxi stand, the group approached him, apparently reacting to his use of Hebrew. Zandani claims he retaliated when the verbal attacks became excessive, leading to a brawl.
Zandani asserted that his attackers also sustained injuries. He managed to escape the situation by running away, admitting to feeling stressed and describing the experience as highly unpleasant while in a foreign country. He concluded his post with a message to stay safe and a declaration of Israeli resilience.
