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IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft

An Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were wounded and evacuated for medical treatment, the military said. 

|BySHIR PERETS
IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.
People walk next to a NYPD vehicle outside of Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

Rabbi physically attacked in NYC on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The victim did not suffer serious injuries, and the suspected assailant was taken into custody by police shortly following the incident, according to a statement released by New York officials.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, YOAV ETIEL
Protesters march against the Israeli football team during a pro-Palestinian demonstration ahead of the Italy v Israel match, October 14, 2025.

Clashes break out in Italian port town between Israeli tourists, pro-Palestinian protesters

In one video shared by Italian daily La Repubblica, a group of alleged Israeli tourists can be seen performing the Roman salute, swearing, and mimicking a throat-slitting gesture. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pro-Palestinian supporters demonstrate near the Israeli Consulate following the flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, US, May 18, 2021.

Times Square attacker receives two year sentence for group assault on Jewish man

After seeing a Jewish man in Times Square, Salam Seleiman was among a group who threw the victim to the ground, punched him, struck him with a crutch, pepper-sprayed him, and kicked him

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

New York man attacked by pro-Palestinian for having Israeli flag outside home

Bechir Lehbeib, 26, told police he was a Palestinian and arrived in the US via the US/Mexico in November.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Israeli flag.

Two ultra-Orthodox youth arrested after spitting at Catholic priest

One of the arrested youths can be seen coming up to Father Nikodemus Schnabel. The young man is then caught on video spitting at Schnabel and saying an expletive about Jesus.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Image taken from video capturing ultra-Orthodox youth assaulting Catholic priest

Police arrest Lyft driver who allegedly assaulted Chabad rabbi, now say it was possible hate crime

Police on Wednesday arrested Tireek Myrick, 32, in the Jan. 28 assault of Rabbi Menachem Shemtov, the Chabad rabbi at Georgetown University.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Lyft logo is seen in this illustration taken June 27, 2022.

Israeli attacks bus driver after ‘bumpy ride’ woke him up

Multiple instances of assaults against bus drivers have been reported in recent years – a concerning trend as bus accidents have the capacity to injure many people.

JANUARY 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Electra Afikim's lineup of electric buses; Israel's first wireless charging electric bus depot.

Israeli arrested for slapping Minister Idit Silman in Rehovot

The suspect, in her 50s, was taken in for questioning by police after a physical altercation with the minister.

JANUARY 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman is seen at the handover ceremony replacing outgoing minister Tamar Zandberg, in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israeli trio beaten by London mob in antisemitic hate crime

While the police claimed to have attended the scene 28 minutes after the attack, media reports say the victims claimed the police failed to attend to them for 16 hours.

JANUARY 22, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
C130 Hercules aircraft from RAF Brize Norton fly near the London Eye, on the day of Trooping the Colour parade to honour King Charles's official birthday, in London, Britain, June 17, 2023

Jewish teen assaulted, called ‘w****’ in US mall for wearing IDF sweater

The 16-year-old girl had been out shopping with her 12-year-old sibling and parents when she was attacked.

JANUARY 2, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
American Dream mall is pictured after New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy closed indoor shopping malls, to avoid the spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., March 18, 2020.

Londoner on bike punched Jews, threw off their hats

Shomrim asked for anyone who recognizes the offender to contact Hackney Police.

DECEMBER 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Herschel Gluck, President of the Shomrim and Chairman of the Arab-Jewish Forum, shakes hands with a Stamford Hill resident in London, Britain, June 12, 2023

Man attempts to run over his wife, police indictment filed

Footage from the incident shows the 45-year-old man from Abu Tor arriving at his son's kindergarten, noticing his wife, and attempting to run her over. 

DECEMBER 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police vehicles

Turkish soccer club president arrested for punching referee

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said it had suspended all leagues after the "shameful" incident when Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByREUTERS
Referee Halil Umut Meler lies on the ground at the end the Turkish Super Lig soccer match between MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor, December 11, 2023