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Prominent Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Fivelzon Attacked in Modiin Illit Amid Rising Violence

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 15, 2026

What happened

Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Fivelzon was violently attacked by extremist youths in Modiin Illit while giving a lecture, sparking outrage and calls for community introspection.

01Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Fivelzon was physically and verbally assaulted in Modiin Illit last night.
02The attack occurred during a lecture at a student's home on Avnei Nezer Street.
03About twenty youths surrounded and damaged the rabbi's car while blocking his departure.
04Police did not arrive promptly; local residents intervened to help the rabbi escape.
05The ultra-Orthodox community condemned the violence and called for urgent reflection.
06Community leaders and parents in Kiryat Sefer face pressure to address youth violence promptly.

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