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Rabbi Attacked in Jaffa Amid Rising Nationalist Tensions

1/2/2026

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Story summary

On January 1, 2026, Rabbi Netanel Avitan was attacked in Jaffa, Israel, after an assailant shouted insults in Arabic and broke the rabbi's glasses before fleeing.
Police are investigating a possible nationalist motive behind the attack.
Another incident occurred on Yefet Street, where a teacher was assaulted by an unidentified attacker.

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Story summary

On January 1, 2026, Rabbi Netanel Avitan was attacked in Jaffa, Israel, after an assailant shouted insults in Arabic and broke the rabbi's glasses before fleeing.
Police are investigating a possible nationalist motive behind the attack.
Another incident occurred on Yefet Street, where a teacher was assaulted by an unidentified attacker.