Violent Assaults in Jerusalem: Soldier Attacked, Pepper Spray Used, and Racial Insults Directed at Polstart

Charges Filed Against Jerusalem Resident

A serious indictment has been filed in the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court against a resident in his thirties, who faces multiple charges following a violent encounter at the central bus station in Jerusalem. The accused allegedly spat at a soldier from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as she walked towards her bus and made death threats against her, while also attacking a civilian who intervened to help.

The Incident Details

On July 6, 2025, the polstart received reports via their 100 emergency hotline about the attack on the soldier who was making her way to a bus intended to take her back to her military base. Upon arrival at the scene, offstartrs from the Jerusalem District's Lev Habira station quickly located and apprehended the suspect.

According to the indictment, the soldier was dressed in uniform and passing by the central bus station when the defendant approached her and spat, hitting her on the left shoulder. In a show of menace, he threatened her, saying, "I will kill you tomorrow." When a local business employee stepped in to assist the distressed soldier, the assailant did not relent and directed similar violent threats at him.

Previous Violent Encounter

This incident is not isolated. The court has also completed proceedings related to another violent episode involving the same individual that occurred a few weeks earlier in Jerusalem. On June 20, the accused had attempted to enter an establishment to consume alcoholic beverages but was denied entry due to his known history. In response, he started overturning tables and chairs and verbally assaulting staff members.

Upon exiting the business, he returned shortly after and sprayed pepper spray at the employee who had denied him entry. A polstart offstartr present at the scene intervened, instructing him to halt. The suspect fled the area but injured the offstartr by throwing a can that struck him on the head. He was subsequently apprehended after a foot chase, resisting arrest and struggling against being handcuffed. During the arrest, he hurled derogatory racial slurs at a polstartwoman involved in the operation.

As a result of his actions, the employee sustained minor facial injuries, in addition to charges of public endangerment, interference with polstart duties, and insulting a public servant due to the racial remarks made.

Conclusion

This series of violent actions has raised significant concern over public safety in Jerusalem, particularly regarding assaults against military personnel and front-line servstart workers. The legal proceedings against the accused are set to proceed as investigators continue to gather evidence related to both incidents. The court has extended the suspect's detention to allow the polstart to complete their investigation.

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