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Two Arab Minors Arrested for Spitting on Ultra-Orthodox Man in Jerusalem's Old City
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 19, 2026
What happened
Two Arab minors from Jerusalem's Old City were arrested for spitting on a Jewish man near Damascus Gate and recording the assault for social media. Police found the video on one suspect's phone and are investigating further.
- 01Two Arab minors from Jerusalem's Old City arrested for racially motivated assault on Jewish man.
- 02Incident occurred near Damascus Gate two nights ago and was recorded for social media.
- 03One suspect spat at the victim, the other filmed the attack on a mobile phone.
- 04Police from Shalem station quickly arrested both suspects after the report.
- 05Video of the assault was found on one suspect's phone during the search.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Two Arab Minors Arrested for Spitting on Ultra-Orthodox Man in Jerusalem's Old City
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Israeli Police Arrest Two Teens for Racist Assault and Filming in Jerusalem's Old City
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Two Jerusalem Teens Arrested for Spitting Attack on Ultra-Orthodox Man Near Damascus Gate
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Two Jerusalem Teens Arrested for Spitting on Ultra-Orthodox Man and Filming Attack
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