Pregnant Woman Assaulted and Denied Bus Access in Nesher Over Clothing Choice
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
In Nesher, a pregnant woman named Tal Kostika was verbally and physically assaulted by an older man for wearing a tank top and leggings while waiting for a bus. The bus driver refused to delay departure for police intervention, and the attacker shoved and struck her on the bus. Tal was hospitalized and filed complaints, while authorities are investigating the incident amid concerns about rising violence against women in public spaces.
- 01Pregnant woman Tal Kostika assaulted and blocked from bus in Nesher over clothing.
- 02Older man verbally abused, spat on, and physically attacked her at bus stop and on bus.
- 03Bus driver refused to wait for police, allowing attacker to board and continue harassment.
- 04Tal hospitalized to check on unborn child and filed complaints with police and Egged.
- 05Attorney highlights growing violence against women and inadequate law enforcement response.
- 06Egged denies responsibility, police investigating the incident.
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