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Jewish Teen Detained After Defending Friends From Arab Motorcyclist Attack in Jerusalem
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By מילן עמר
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
A Jewish teenager in Jerusalem has been detained for a week after defending friends from an Arab motorcyclist's attack, with his family alleging police bias as the Arab attacker was not arrested. The police maintain the investigation is impartial and based on evidence, with a court hearing planned to review the teen's detention.
- 01A Jewish minor was detained after defending friends from an Arab motorcyclist's attack in Jerusalem.
- 02The Arab attacker was not arrested, prompting allegations of police selective enforcement.
- 03Family and lawyer claim video evidence shows the teen acted in self-defense.
- 04The teen's lawyer is fighting for his release and calls for impartial law enforcement.
- 05Israel Police say the investigation is professional and based on full evidence.
- 06A court hearing today may decide on the teen's release.
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