Israeli Police Arrest Two Teens for Racist Assault and Filming in Jerusalem's Old City
Israeli police from the Shalem station in Jerusalem arrested two minors from the Old City on suspicion of racially motivated assault against a Jewish citizen near Damascus Gate. The incident occurred on the night of July 15, when one of the suspects allegedly spat at the victim without any prior provocation. The second suspect recorded the assault on his mobile phone with the intent to share it on social media.
The police investigation, supported by observers from the "Mabat Yerushalayim" unit, confirmed the sequence of events. Following the report, officers quickly located and detained the two suspects. During a search, police seized a mobile phone containing the video footage of the attack.
The Israeli Police emphasized their zero-tolerance policy toward violence and hatred based on racial or national grounds. They pledged to continue their determined efforts to hold those involved accountable.
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