The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/assault/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png assault | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/assault/ 32 32 Man indicted for kidnapping, torturing victim with burning poker over debt https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-indicted-for-kidnapping-torturing-victim-with-burning-poker-over-debt/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:05:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756191 Muhammad Zoabi accused of luring man from pizzeria into car in the northern city of Afula, beating him for hours until police arrive; alleged accomplice remains at large

The post Man indicted for kidnapping, torturing victim with burning poker over debt appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Hundreds protest in Jaffa after Arab woman allegedly pepper-sprayed by Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-protest-in-jaffa-after-arab-woman-allegedly-pepper-sprayed-by-jews/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:25:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3711205 Demonstrators denounce 'racist' violence, say they're 'not afraid of conflict' with security services; former Knesset member blames police, government

The post Hundreds protest in Jaffa after Arab woman allegedly pepper-sprayed by Jews appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Two men arrested over assault of Arab bus driver in the West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-men-arrested-over-assault-of-arab-bus-driver-in-the-west-bank/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:32:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691749 Pair were detained shortly after incident in which they allegedly beat driver for Israeli company as he drove route in West Bank settlement of Modi'in Illit

The post Two men arrested over assault of Arab bus driver in the West Bank appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Holocaust survivor and her nurse assaulted in Lod; 3 teenagers arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/holocaust-survivor-and-her-nurse-assaulted-in-lod-3-teenagers-arrested/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:14:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3533212 Officers searching suspects' homes found nurse's stolen bag and other evidence tying them to crime, perpetrated two days before Israel's Holocaust Memorial Day

The post Holocaust survivor and her nurse assaulted in Lod; 3 teenagers arrested appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Northern Israeli indicted for racist assault of Arab doctor who stopped to help him https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-indicted-for-racist-assault-of-arab-man-who-stopped-to-help-him/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:23:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3454655 Liel Abadi charged with causing Dr. Mahmoud Masalha grievous bodily harm after telling him that 'all Arabs need to die'

The post Northern Israeli indicted for racist assault of Arab doctor who stopped to help him appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Police arrest Jewish teen for alleged assault at UCLA anti-Israel encampment https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-arrest-jewish-teen-for-alleged-assault-at-ucla-anti-israel-encampment/ Sat, 25 May 2024 05:24:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3297704 Edan On, 18, allegedly part of a group of counter-protesters who attacked the pro-Palestinian demonstrators, accused of seriously injuring a person with a wooden pole

The post Police arrest Jewish teen for alleged assault at UCLA anti-Israel encampment appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Woman detained for allegedly assaulting Minister Silman at Rehovot shopping center https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-detained-for-allegedly-assaulting-minister-silman-in-rehovot/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:13:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3208645 Police say 52-year-old activist knocked phone out of environmental protection minister's hands and slapped her; suspect denies allegations

The post Woman detained for allegedly assaulting Minister Silman at Rehovot shopping center appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> ‘Drive, you stinking leftist’: Taxi passenger assaults driver as own daughter watches https://www.timesofisrael.com/drive-you-stinking-leftist-taxi-passenger-assaults-driver-as-own-daughter-watches/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:35:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3077477 70-year-old files police complaint after passenger with a toddler breaks his nose, lacerates his forehead in Tel Aviv

The post ‘Drive, you stinking leftist’: Taxi passenger assaults driver as own daughter watches appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Visitors to Jewish shrine filmed brutally beating Druze guard heard speaking Arabic https://www.timesofisrael.com/visitors-to-jewish-shrine-filmed-brutally-beating-druze-guard-heard-speaking-arabic/ Mon, 08 May 2023 16:40:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3010764 Police arrest two suspects, are expected to bring in more from Mount Meron assault; victim: 'I shouted to them that I'm Druze, hoping they might stop beating me, but they didn't'

The post Visitors to Jewish shrine filmed brutally beating Druze guard heard speaking Arabic appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Ashkelon man charged for pepper spraying anti-overhaul protesters in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/ashkelon-man-charged-for-pepper-spraying-anti-overhaul-protesters-in-tel-aviv/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:14:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2980601 Ram Eyal, 24, injured 4 people in attack; police say incident politically motivated, defense lawyer says accused arrived at rally by accident, did not mean to cause harm

The post Ashkelon man charged for pepper spraying anti-overhaul protesters in Tel Aviv appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Greek Church condemns ‘terror attack’ after clerics targeted at Jerusalem holy site https://www.timesofisrael.com/greek-church-condemns-terror-attack-after-clerics-targeted-at-jerusalem-holy-site/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:55:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2978567 Israel Police say southern Israel resident wielding iron bar arrested for 'violent incident' at Tomb of the Virgin Mary; eyewitness claims two Jewish men involved

The post Greek Church condemns ‘terror attack’ after clerics targeted at Jerusalem holy site appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israeli consulate worker charged with attempted murder for attack near NY nightclub https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-israeli-consulate-worker-charged-with-attempted-murder-for-attack-near-nightclub/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 07:59:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2965746 Member of Defense Ministry delegation to US said to have attacked man with glass jug, hitting him repeatedly in head; suspect said to be son of former senior official Israel Maimon

The post Israeli consulate worker charged with attempted murder for attack near NY nightclub appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Man tased, slashed by teen gang after trying to break up Tel Aviv brawl https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-tased-slashed-by-teen-gang-after-trying-to-break-up-tel-aviv-brawl/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:17:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2925953 Sister of 18-year-old victim says assailants attacked him with tear gas, stun gun and a box cutter near Ramat Aviv park; police say 15-year-old arrested

The post Man tased, slashed by teen gang after trying to break up Tel Aviv brawl appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching his daughter at Miami home https://www.timesofisrael.com/amare-stoudemire-charged-with-punching-his-daughter-at-miami-home/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:56:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2902564 Former basketball star calls allegations about incident the night before Hanukkah started 'groundless,' claims that 'as the investigation unfolds,' he will be proven innocent

The post Amar’e Stoudemire charged with punching his daughter at Miami home appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Man to be charged for assaulting Haredi man in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-to-be-charged-for-assaulting-haredi-man-in-tel-aviv/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:29:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832082&preview=true&preview_id=2832082 Police to also ask court to hold 26-year-old resident of Pardes Hanna until end of legal proceedings; victim was walking down Allenby Street when he was shoved to the ground

The post Man to be charged for assaulting Haredi man in Tel Aviv appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>