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Hasidic Man Pepper-Sprayed in Unprovoked Ashdod Attack
A Hasidic yeshiva student was pepper-sprayed and attacked by a cyclist in Ashdod on Friday night. The assailant fled the scene, leaving the victim with burning sensations and breathing difficulties.
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What happened
- 01A Hasidic yeshiva student was pepper-sprayed in an unprovoked attack in Ashdod on Friday night.
- 02The assailant, riding an electric bicycle, sprayed the victim at close range before fleeing.
- 03The victim suffered severe burning, breathing difficulties, and shock from the attack.
- 04The incident has fueled concerns about increased harassment of Haredi residents.
- 05Police are investigating the attack and seeking to identify the cyclist.
The incident has raised concerns about a rise in harassment targeting Haredi residents, with police investigating the unprovoked assault.
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