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Lithuanian Blogger Attacks Israeli Haredim in Vilnius, Faces Police Probe
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
In Vilnius, Lithuania, a local blogger attacked three Israeli Haredi pilgrims visiting Jewish holy sites, prompting a police investigation for hate incitement. The victims fear for their safety, while the Jewish community calls the incident rare and offers legal support.
- 01A Lithuanian blogger assaulted three Israeli Haredi pilgrims in Vilnius, recording and sharing the attack.
- 02Police opened a hate crime investigation and detained the attacker, who was later released.
- 03The victims are reconsidering continuing their pilgrimage due to safety concerns.
- 04Lithuania’s Jewish community condemned the incident as rare and is providing legal aid.
- 05Concerns were raised about regional tensions influencing local antisemitism.
- 06A longtime Chabad rabbi confirmed this was the first physical street attack on Jews he witnessed in Lithuania.
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