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Israeli Police Arrest Suspect After Brutal Daylight Assault on Elderly Woman in Ashkelon
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First reported by Walla · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
In Ashkelon, Israeli police swiftly arrested a suspect who brutally assaulted a 76-year-old woman in broad daylight, attempting to rob her mobile phone after she refused to give him money. The woman was injured but received immediate aid, and the suspect was apprehended following an intensive investigation.
- 01A 76-year-old woman was violently attacked in Ashkelon while sitting on a bench.
- 02The suspect demanded money, struck her head, pushed her down, and tried to steal her phone.
- 03Police responded quickly, provided aid, and gathered evidence at the scene.
- 04Investigations led to the suspect's rapid identification and arrest by Ashkelon police.
- 05Police condemned violence against the elderly and vowed strict action against offenders.
- 06Ashkelon Police Chief praised officers for their swift and decisive response.
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