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Israeli Singer Attacked in Greece Over Hebrew Conversation
Israeli singer Elior Zandani, a former contestant on the reality show "The Next Star," was physically assaulted in Athens, Greece, on Saturday night. The incident occurred while Zandani was in the city to perform and celebrate his 25th birthday.
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What happened
- 01Israeli singer Elior Zandani was physically assaulted by three men in Athens on Saturday night.
- 02The attackers targeted Zandani after overhearing him speaking Hebrew on his mobile phone.
- 03Zandani sustained facial injuries, including swelling and a broken nose, during the altercation.
- 04The incident occurred near the Olympic Stadium while Zandani was celebrating his 25th birthday.
- 05Zandani fought back against his attackers before fleeing the scene when he realized he was outnumbered.
- 06The singer shared his experience on social media, describing it as highly stressful and urging Israelis to stay safe.
According to Zandani, the confrontation began near the Olympic Stadium after he stepped outside a party to take a phone call. Three individuals approached him and began verbally abusing him after hearing him speaking Hebrew. The situation quickly escalated into a physical altercation near a taxi stand.
Zandani sustained facial injuries, including swelling and a broken nose. He reported that he fought back, causing injuries to his attackers as well, before fleeing the scene when he realized he was outnumbered. Zandani shared the experience on social media, describing it as highly stressful and urging other travelers to stay safe.
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Israeli Singer Attacked in Greece Over Hebrew Conversation