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Woman Attacked While Reading Psalms in Public, Chooses Non-Violent Response

Liad Arazi, a yoga studio owner in Ashdod, was attacked by a stranger who snatched and threw her prayer book while she was reading on the promenade. Arazi believes the assailant may be a local individual with mental health issues.

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What happened

  1. 01Liad Arazi was attacked and her prayer book thrown by a stranger in Ashdod.
  2. 02The attacker is believed to be a local individual with mental health challenges.
  3. 03Arazi chose a non-violent response, advocating for different reactions to aggression.
  4. 04The incident occurred while Arazi was reading Psalms on the city's promenade.

She chose not to retaliate physically, demonstrating a non-violent response to the aggression. The incident highlights a disturbing trend of unprovoked attacks in public spaces.

Translated and summarized by baba from Channel 13, the latest report. Read Channel 13’s original

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