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Bnei Brak: Woman allegedly cuts 10-year-old’s sidelocks

A 10-year-old boy was left shaken after a woman allegedly cut his sidelocks in Bnei Brak, sparking outrage and calls for investigation.

Bnei Brak: Woman allegedly cuts 10-year-old’s sidelocks

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent assault on two Israeli-American men outside a restaurant in San Jose’s upscale Santana Row shopping district.

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

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Israelis beaten unconscious in California

Lior Zehavi and Daniel Levi were forced to the ground and beaten by three assailants outside a restaurant after they were overheard speaking Hebrew.

Israelis beaten unconscious in California

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

Jewish teenager injured in a violent assault by an Arab assailant files an 80,000-shekel civil lawsuit, citing the pain and emotional distress he suffered.

Lawsuit filed against Arab who assaulted haredi youth in Old City

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Man charged with assault after driving with wife on car hood

A 27-year-old man from northern Israel is accused of continuing to drive while his wife was on the hood of his car after an altercation outside a hotel in Haifa.

Man charged with assault after driving with wife on car hood

Worrying surge in violence against bus drivers

A new report warns that 77% of drivers experienced verbal abuse and 54% were physically attacked just since the beginning of 2026.

Worrying surge in violence against bus drivers

Unusual incident in Idit Silman's office

Employee at Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman's office claims he was attacked, suffered injuries.

Unusual incident in Idit Silman's office

Zurich: Haredi man punched in antisemitic attack

A haredi man was punched by a man who shouted antisemitic slogans at him, and was slightly injured. Passersby managed to stop the attacker.

Zurich: Haredi man punched in antisemitic attack

Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesman assaulted

Doron Schnefer, spokesperson for the Kiryat Shmona Municipality, was attacked this morning inside the municipal building and was rushed by ambulance to Ziv Hospital.

Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesman assaulted

Man charged with assaulting Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Man charged with assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar by spraying her with vinegar and water at a Minneapolis town hall.

Man charged with assaulting Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Chef attacked for tying ponytail near haredi man

Chef Karen Kadosh says she was assaulted by a woman in Jerusalem, allegedly for tying her hair back in an elevator.

Chef attacked for tying ponytail near haredi man

Rom Braslavski: He hit me like he was a Hamas operative

Hamas captivity survivor Rom Braslavski arrives at police station to give testimony after alleged attack by singer's boyfriend.

Rom Braslavski: He hit me like he was a Hamas operative

After heated exchange

Singer apologizes to former hostage

Following the release of a contentious recorded phone call, Israeli singer Nasreen Kadri published an apology to captivity survivor Rom Braslavski after he alleged he was assaulted by her boyfriend.

Singer apologizes to former hostage

Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus

A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.

Jewish teen attacked by Arab youths on a bus

NYC

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Suspect arrested for assaulting a Rabbi

The police arrested today (Thursday) a suspect in the attack on Rabbi Netanel Avitan, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Jaffa.

Suspect arrested for assaulting a Rabbi

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Arab assaults rabbi on the streets of Jaffa

Arab suspect approached a rabbi from the Jaffa Hesder Yeshiva, punched him twice in the face, threw him to the ground, cursed at him, and fled. Police investigating.

Arab assaults rabbi on the streets of Jaffa

Lawsuit against Arab security guard for attacking Jew

A civil lawsuit of 100,000 shekels has been filed against an Arab security guard who admitted to attacking a Jewish man at a police station in Kfar Saba.

Lawsuit against Arab security guard for attacking Jew

Israeli assaulted in Cyprus: 'They stabbed me in the eye'

Dor Twito was stabbed in the eye and kicked by two unidentified assailants, after he was heard speaking Hebrew.

Israeli assaulted in Cyprus: 'They stabbed me in the eye'

"Self-defense": Suspects in Jaffa attack released

Three Jewish suspects in the attack on a pregnant Arab woman last Saturday in Jaffa have been released from custody. Their lawyer said the court accepted their version of the incident.

"Self-defense": Suspects in Jaffa attack released

Israeli man loses sight in eye after brutal assault in Cyprus

An Israeli man was beaten outside his hotel after the assailant heard him speaking in Hebrew on his phone. The victim was flown to Israel for surgery.

Israeli man loses sight in eye after brutal assault in Cyprus

Arab convicted for racist assault on Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

The court determined that the Arab suspect sprayed a Jew who was walking to prayers on purpose out of racist motives.

Arab convicted for racist assault on Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

Kathmandu:

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Almog Armouza, 25, from Gadera, was attacked last night in an alley in Kathmandu by a group of locals and suffered serious injuries from one armed with an iron club.

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Mentally ill suspect accused of assaulting two elderly rabbis

A mentally ill suspect who assaulted two elderly rabbis had his custody extended after disruptive courtroom behavior, as police report additional complaints alleging disturbing conduct and past violations of restrictive conditions.

Mentally ill suspect accused of assaulting two elderly rabbis

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Police and Shin Bet say they have solved the assault of an elderly Palestinian Arab woman near Turmusaya, announcing plans to file an indictment after a forensic-backed investigation linking the suspect to additional violent incidents.

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Jewish man assaulted in France over Shabbat

A 67-year-old man wearing a kippa was violently assaulted on Saturday, in Yerres (Essonne), while the attacker shouted, 'Dirty Jew, I’m going to kill you.'

Jewish man assaulted in France over Shabbat

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

Advisor to US Health and Human Services Secretary assaulted and chased by protestor shouting pro-Palestine and pro-LGBTQ slogans at UN General Assembly.

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

Jewish man wearing Star of David necklace attacked in Germany

Erfurt police are searching for the suspect who attacked a Jewish man on one of the city's streetcars.

Jewish man wearing Star of David necklace attacked in Germany

Indictment

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

The incident occurred following the evacuation of an outpost in Gush Etzion, and the activist required medical treatment. Honenu is calling for full accountability.

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

Ashdod:

Haredi resident attacked during midnight mitzvah

Victim beaten and cursed by three youths in early-morning assault; police responded quickly but suspects escaped.

Haredi resident attacked during midnight mitzvah

Jew attacked in Jerusalem gets criminal record, attacker released

Three years after being violently attacked by an Arab security guard in Jerusalem, the assault victim discovered he has a criminal record.

Jew attacked in Jerusalem gets criminal record, attacker released

Yonkers man jailed for antisemitic assault on Jewish barber

Ahmed al Jabali sentenced to six years in prison for a hate crime attack after attacking a Jewish barber with scissors, leaving him injured.

Yonkers man jailed for antisemitic assault on Jewish barber

Arab who spat on IDF officer turns himself in to PA

The Arab who was filmed spitting on an IDF officer turned himself in to the Palestinian Authority security forces. Israel pressuring PA to hand him over.

Arab who spat on IDF officer turns himself in to PA

Man who shot anti-Israel attacker demands trial

Scott Hayes, who was arrested after shooting a man who ran across the street to tackle and assault him in Massachusetts, accuses prosecuting DA of missing deadlines and imposing absurd conditions to 'play' with his life.

Man who shot anti-Israel attacker demands trial

London:

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather attacked by anti-Israel mob

Undefeated boxing champion and Israel supporter rushed out of store while shopping in London by security as mob attempts to strike him while screaming racial slurs, witnesses say.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather attacked by anti-Israel mob

DePaul U. assault

Jewish students suffer concussion, broken wrist

The two Jewish students who were hospitalized after being attacked from behind on their Chicago campus spoke out for the first time since the attack, vow to continue their pro-Israel activism.

Jewish students suffer concussion, broken wrist

Attacker of Pelosi's husband sentenced to life in prison

David DePape, who assaulted former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Attacker of Pelosi's husband sentenced to life in prison

Attack on haredi youth:

1 attacker deported from Switzerland, 2nd attacker missing

1 attacker deported from Switzerland months after assault on 19-year-old haredi tourist from the UK by Muslim asylum seekers. The location of the 2nd suspect is currently unknown.

1 attacker deported from Switzerland, 2nd attacker missing

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Germany:

Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Muslim man grabs woman's shirt, demand she take it off, knocks out husband's tooth because he was angered at the sight of a shirt supporting the hostages held by Hamas.

Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Outside RNC convention:

Congressman assaulted by anti-Israel activst

Wisconson Rep. Derrick Van Orden accuses Code Pink activist of assaulting him during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

Congressman assaulted by anti-Israel activst

5th-grade graduation attack:

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault

Family who were beaten by Muslim family shouting 'free Palestine at Brooklyn elementary school graduation accuses school of allowing antisemitic incitement, leading to attack.

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Jewish woman, her husband, and teenage son assaulted by Arabic-speaking family at 5th-grade graduation ceremony. NYPD refuses to investigate assault as a hate crime.

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Danish PM assaulted in Copenhagen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assaulted by a man at Kultorvet public square in Copenhagen. Suspect arrested, Frederiksen is reported to be in shock.

Danish PM assaulted in Copenhagen

Months after massacre

Unknown assailants infiltrate base and attack soldier

The unknown individuals were allowed to enter by the sentries at the gate, proceeded to find the soldier, and assaulted him. Military Police investigating.

Unknown assailants infiltrate base and attack soldier

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years

David DePape, who broke into former US House Speaker's home in 2022 and assaulted her husband with a hammer, sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years

Assailant beats, kicks Jewish children in Brooklyn

11-13-year-old Orthodox children playing on the sidewalk viciously attacked by man who threw 2 of them to the ground and repeatedly kicked one of them.

Assailant beats, kicks Jewish children in Brooklyn

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters steal Jewish man's traditional head-covering and beat him during demonstration intended to disrupt the Met Gala.

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Shocking footage:

Elderly man shoved to ground, in serious condition

Man indicted after being filmed shoving elderly Jewish man to ground in Jerusalem assault, leaving victim in serious condition as he fled the scene.

Elderly man shoved to ground, in serious condition

Orthodox woman punched in the head in Crown Heights

Chabad woman assaulted by African American man who punched her without provocation as she stood on a Brooklyn street corner.

Orthodox woman punched in the head in Crown Heights

German-Israeli assault victim identified

A German Jew of Israeli origin, Lahav Shapira, has been identified as the victim of a violent assault by an anti-Israe protester three weeks ago.

German-Israeli assault victim identified

Suspected attacker of Minister Silman to be indicted

Police to file an indictment on Thursday against woman who is suspected of attacking Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.

Suspected attacker of Minister Silman to be indicted

North of Toronto:

Man arrested over antisemitic assault

34-year-old arrested after four Jewish adults were attacked while walking home from synagogue in city of Vaughan.

Man arrested over antisemitic assault

Berlin:

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

Man assaults two people who were speaking Hebrew in Neukölln district before fleeing the scene.

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

London:

Police investigating Jewish woman's assault as hate crime

The incident took place on Thursday, when the 20-year-old was robbed by two women who ran off.

Police investigating Jewish woman's assault as hate crime

Scotland:

78-year-old veteran assaulted by anti-Israel activists

Elderly veteran punched and kicked by anti-Israel demonstrators while attempting to sell Remembrance Day poppies at Waverley Station.

78-year-old veteran assaulted by anti-Israel activists

Seven arrested in Petah Tikvah gang attack

Police have arrested seven individuals who took part in a group assault on a young man in a Petah Tikvah park.

Seven arrested in Petah Tikvah gang attack

Arab bus driver sprays youths after they refuse to change seats

An Arab bus driver sprayed Jewish youths with perfume and verbally abused them for refusing to move their seats.

Arab bus driver sprays youths after they refuse to change seats

Jewish man beaten on Jerusalem day and accused of assault

Man viciously beaten by Arab security guards chanting 'slaughter the Jew' questioned like a suspect when he files complaint.

Jewish man beaten on Jerusalem day and accused of assault

Brooklyn hate crime:

NYC man gets 60 days in jail for punching Jew in IDF sweater

28-year-old from Staten Island who appears at hearing wearing keffiyeh and spouting anti-Israel slogans pleads guilty to hate crime charge.

NYC man gets 60 days in jail for punching Jew in IDF sweater