Eilat Woman Sentenced to 32 Months for Scissors Attack Over 100 Shekels

A dispute over 100 shekels in Eilat escalated into a violent assault, resulting in a 40-year-old resident, Rut Levi, being sentenced to 32 months in prison. The incident occurred over a year ago when Levi approached another woman in a shopping area and asked for 100 shekels. After the woman refused, a verbal argument ensued, quickly turning physical. During the fight, both women exchanged blows, scratched each other, and pulled hair.

Levi then produced sharp scissors she had brought from home and attacked the other woman multiple times, causing injuries, before fleeing the scene. She was later arrested and charged with assault with a sharp object and disturbing the peace. Levi was found guilty by the Eilat Magistrate's Court.

During the trial, Levi's defense attorney argued that she suffers from a mental disorder and has difficulty controlling her emotions, describing the conflict as mutual and unplanned, with Levi also sustaining injuries. However, the judge emphasized the severity of Levi's actions, stating they violated the victim's physical integrity, dignity, and safety, and endangered public security. The judge stressed the need for strict punishments to combat such violence, especially when motivated by trivial reasons.

In addition to the 32-month prison sentence, which includes activating previous suspended sentences, Levi was ordered to pay a 1500 shekel fine and 5000 shekels in compensation to the victim. She also received a 12-month suspended sentence for three years. Following the verdict, Levi reacted emotionally, claiming she was the victim and refused to pay, but the judge upheld the sentence.