Israeli Tourists Attacked by Group in Montenegro, One Suffers Jaw Fracture

A group of Israeli tourists from the Gaza envelope area were violently attacked in Montenegro about a week ago while sitting on a beach. The assault involved severe verbal and physical violence by a group of approximately twenty locals. Two victims, Kerem Lavi and Naftali Cohen, recounted the incident in an interview with KAN News. Initially approached by four individuals who seemed friendly, the situation escalated after the Israelis revealed their nationality, prompting the attackers to hurl anti-Israel insults and then return with a larger group to assault them.

The victims described being beaten for ten minutes, with one man suffering a broken jaw requiring surgery, others sustaining injuries, and many losing consciousness. The attackers also verbally abused them with anti-Jewish and anti-Israel slogans, including "Fuck Israel" and "Free Palestine." Three members of the group went missing temporarily during the chaos, with one found bleeding heavily and missing teeth. Attempts to seek help from local police were futile, as officers dismissed their complaints, accusing them of causing a disturbance.

Following the attack, the group evacuated injured members to hospitals and arranged for one to be flown back to Israel for surgery. The victims expressed ongoing fear and trauma, noting they were too scared to leave their accommodation afterward. The incident highlights tensions faced by Israeli tourists abroad and raises concerns about local authorities' response to such attacks.

The attack occurred despite the group not disturbing anyone, and the victims emphasized the shock and severity of the violence they endured. They initially withheld details from their families but later acknowledged the seriousness of the event. The Israeli tourists' experience in Montenegro underscores the risks of traveling in certain regions amid political and ethnic hostilities.