Reservist Officer Attacked by Haredi Civilian in Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A reservist officer from the Haredi Hasmonean Brigade was assaulted by a Haredi civilian in Jerusalem on Monday and taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The IDF condemned the attack and called for law enforcement to prosecute those involved. While physical assaults are rare, there have been prior hostile encounters between some Haredi individuals and conscripted soldiers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A reservist officer from the Haredi Hasmonean Brigade was attacked by a Haredi civilian in Jerusalem.
- The officer was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center following the assault.
- The IDF condemned the attack and called for legal action against the perpetrators.
- The circumstances of the violent incident remain unclear.
- Previous hostile encounters between some Haredi individuals and conscripted soldiers have been reported.
A reservist officer from the Hasmonean Brigade was violently assaulted on Monday in Jerusalem by a Haredi civilian. Following the attack, the officer required medical attention and was transported to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. The Hasmonean Brigade is designated for Haredi soldiers. The circumstances leading to the assault are not yet fully understood.
The IDF strongly condemned the attack on the soldier, stating, "The IDF strongly condemns harm to soldiers and expects law enforcement agencies to prosecute all those involved." The IDF spokesperson added that they expect law enforcement to exhaust legal proceedings against everyone involved.
This incident is not unprecedented, as there have been previous reports of Haredi soldiers encountering hostile reactions from segments of the Haredi public that oppose military conscription. However, physical assaults are relatively rare.
Law enforcement officials are expected to investigate the incident and examine its precise circumstances. The condition of the attacked officer has not been released.
