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Haredi Recruitment Activist Attacked by Jerusalem Faction Describes Harrowing Ordeal
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By אסף ליברמן, קלמן ליבסקינד, אסף ליברמן, קלמן ליבסקינד
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Rafi Perlstein, a Haredi recruitment activist, was attacked by Jerusalem Faction protesters after a Haredi IDF event, enduring threats and physical violence for 22 minutes while police were absent. Civilians eventually helped disperse the crowd. Perlstein condemned the violence, stressing it contradicts religious values.
- 01Rafi Perlstein was attacked by Jerusalem Faction protesters after a Haredi IDF recruitment event.
- 02Police escorted Perlstein but disappeared, leaving him vulnerable for 22 minutes.
- 03Protesters threatened Perlstein, tried to steal his belongings, and surrounded his taxi.
- 04A taxi driver with a special needs child protected Perlstein during the assault.
- 05Two female officers arrived late and were unable to control the situation initially.
- 06Civilians intervened to disperse the protesters and end the attack.
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