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Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Man, 70, Found Confused on Train in Belgium and Taken to Psychiatric Hospital
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By איתמר אייכנר
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
An Israeli ultra-Orthodox man in his 70s was found confused on a train near Antwerp, Belgium, and was taken first to a city hospital and then to a psychiatric hospital. The Jewish community and local authorities are working on returning him to Israel.
- 01A 70-year-old Israeli was found confused on a train near Antwerp.
- 02Passengers tried to help, but he spoke only Hebrew and could not explain his condition.
- 03Police intervened, and he was taken to a hospital, then a psychiatric hospital.
- 04Community and local officials are seeking a way to bring him back to Israel.
- 05Sources said he is not communicating or cooperating.
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