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Grandfather Faces Serious Sexual Abuse Charges Against Two Granddaughters in Bat Yam
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By הודיה רן
First reported by Kan News · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
A 70-year-old grandfather from Bat Yam is accused of sexually abusing two minor granddaughters in multiple incidents, leading to his arrest and pending indictment by the Tel Aviv District Attorney's Office.
- 01A 70-year-old grandfather from Bat Yam is accused of sexually abusing two minor granddaughters.
- 02Investigation began after a complaint on July 7, 2026, followed by a second granddaughter's testimony.
- 03The suspect admitted to the acts but claimed they were to "prepare" the girls for adulthood.
- 04He was arrested on July 12 and his detention extended until July 22.
- 05The Tel Aviv District Attorney filed an indictment declaration on July 17, with formal charges expected soon.
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