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Reservist Attacked in Jerusalem, Hospitalized
An IDF reservist officer from the Hasmonean Brigade, a military unit established for Haredi soldiers, was violently assaulted by a Haredi civilian in Jerusalem on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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What happened
- 01An IDF reservist officer from the Hasmonean Brigade was assaulted by a Haredi civilian in Jerusalem on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- 02The injured officer was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center following the assault.
- 03The Hasmonean Brigade is a military unit established specifically for Haredi soldiers.
- 04The IDF strongly condemned the attack and called on law enforcement to prosecute those involved.
- 05The precise circumstances of the violent incident and the condition of the officer remain unclear.
- 06Previous hostile encounters have occurred between some Haredi individuals and conscripted soldiers, though physical assaults are rare.
Following the attack, the officer required medical attention and was transported to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. The precise circumstances of the violent incident, including whether the victim and the assailant knew each other or had a prior conflict, remain unclear.
The IDF strongly condemned the attack, stating that it expects law enforcement agencies to exhaust legal proceedings and bring all those involved to justice. While physical assaults are relatively rare, there have been previous hostile encounters between some Haredi individuals and conscripted soldiers.
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Reservist Attacked in Jerusalem, Hospitalized