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Arab Teacher Attacked in Herzliya School After Trying to Break Up Fight

Arab teacher Abd al-Qadir Watad was racially assaulted at a Herzliya school after intervening in a student fight, when his ethnicity became known. He reported increased racism in Israel, fueled by politicians, and noted support from the school and municipality following the incident.

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What happened

01Arab teacher Abd al-Qadir Watad was racially attacked in a Herzliya school after trying to stop a student fight.
02The attacker reportedly became abusive upon learning the teacher was Arab, also injuring a student with a thrown chair.
03Watad stated that recent elections and political rhetoric have significantly worsened racism in Israel.
04School administration, staff, and the municipality offered support to Watad after the racist incident.
05A protest was held at the school against the racist attack on the Arab teacher.
06Watad called for enhanced rights and legal protections for Arab teachers facing increased hostility.

Watad called for greater rights and protections for Arab teachers facing rising hostility.

Translated and summarized by baba from Arab48, the latest report. Read Arab48’s original