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14-Year-Old Autistic Boy Remains in Prison After Assault

1/19/2026

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A Tel Aviv court ruled that a 14-year-old autistic boy from Jaffa charged with security offenses will remain in prison.
The boy was sexually assaulted while in prison.
Judge Ala Masarwa of a Tel Aviv court said a hearing will take place in one week.
During that hearing, the boy's defense attorney will propose alternatives to detention.

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A Tel Aviv court ruled that a 14-year-old autistic boy from Jaffa charged with security offenses will remain in prison.
The boy was sexually assaulted while in prison.
Judge Ala Masarwa of a Tel Aviv court said a hearing will take place in one week.
During that hearing, the boy's defense attorney will propose alternatives to detention.