Man Attempts to Kidnap Girl at Pedestrian Crossing in Petah Tikva, Arrested

A man was arrested on Wednesday in Petah Tikva after being caught on camera attempting to kidnap a young girl at a pedestrian crossing during daylight. The suspect approached the girl, lifted her up, and tried to flee while holding her. Bystanders who witnessed the incident immediately called the police, who apprehended the man at the scene. Following his arrest, the suspect was sent for a psychiatric evaluation. During his examination, he allegedly attempted to assault the medical staff, leading to a second arrest. This incident occurred amid ongoing public attention to child abduction cases, including a recent march demanding justice for a missing child named Heimnot and the search efforts by a father whose son was taken abroad by his mother.