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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
3 Israelis badly beaten in Thailand in suspected antisemitic attack – reports
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Three Israelis were violently attacked at a bar on the Thai island of Koh Samui after being identified as Hebrew speakers, Hebrew media reports, with two of the victims hospitalized.
According to the reports, the group was out at a bar last night when a group of French tourists approached them after apparently hearing them speak Hebrew.
The group allegedly chased the three Israelis into a bathroom, broke down the door and demanded that they empty their pockets.
The three were badly beaten with severe blows to the ribs and body, and two were hospitalized with significant injuries, according to reports.
Further details are still being clarified. There has been no statement from the Foreign Ministry.
Three Israelis were violently attacked at a bar in Koh Samui, Thailand yesterday, after being identified speaking Hebrew.
French tourists of North African origin confronted them, saying “You are Israelis,” chased them into a restroom, forced the door open, and demanded they… pic.twitter.com/MiuT4G56qA
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