Israeli Ex-Soldiers Attacked with Axes in Anti-Semitic Assault in Mongolia

A group of six Israeli tourists, all former soldiers, were violently attacked with axes and knives by a group of Kazakh Muslims in northern Mongolia last Monday. The attackers shouted anti-Semitic slogans including "Heil Hitler" and "Get out of here" during the assault, which occurred as the Israelis were preparing to spend the night in tents. The Israelis tried to defend themselves, with one repelling an attacker and another injuring an assailant with a knife, but one suffered a severe jaw fracture from a punch and was evacuated to Israel for medical treatment.

A local driver intervened to help the group escape the scene. The tourists reported the incident to the Israeli embassy in China, which oversees Mongolia, and received support and follow-up from embassy staff and the ambassador. The victims left Mongolia following the attack, which one of the Israelis described as clearly anti-Semitic. The incident highlights a rare but serious case of anti-Semitic violence against Israelis abroad.

The injured tourist was flown back to Israel for urgent medical care. The embassy's involvement ensured the group was assisted promptly after the attack. Authorities have not reported any arrests or further developments related to the perpetrators.

Summary: Six Israeli ex-soldiers were attacked with axes and knives in northern Mongolia by Kazakh Muslims shouting anti-Semitic slogans; one was seriously injured and evacuated to Israel for treatment. The Israeli embassy in China provided support after the incident, and the tourists left Mongolia safely.