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Grandfather Faces Serious Sexual Abuse Charges Against Two Granddaughters in Bat Yam

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.

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Grandfather Faces Serious Sexual Abuse Charges Against Two Granddaughters in Bat Yam
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  1. 01A 70-year-old grandfather from Bat Yam is accused of sexually abusing two minor granddaughters.
  2. 02Investigation began after a complaint on July 7, 2026, followed by a second granddaughter's testimony.
  3. 03The suspect admitted to the acts but claimed they were to "prepare" the girls for adulthood.
  4. 04He was arrested on July 12 and his detention extended until July 22.
  5. 05The Tel Aviv District Attorney filed an indictment declaration on July 17, with formal charges expected soon.
Translated and summarized by baba from Walla, the latest report. Read Walla’s original

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