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88-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Assaulted; Police Vow Zero Tolerance

2/15/2026

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Bella, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, was violently assaulted by a 36-year-old man in Ramat Gan on February 14, 2026, resulting in serious facial injuries.
She lost consciousness and was treated at Sheba Medical Center.
Police confirmed the attacker did not know Bella and emphasized the seriousness of the assault.
Chief Inspector Tzahi Itach said the police will show zero tolerance for violence and that the investigation is ongoing.

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Bella, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, was violently assaulted by a 36-year-old man in Ramat Gan on February 14, 2026, resulting in serious facial injuries.
She lost consciousness and was treated at Sheba Medical Center.
Police confirmed the attacker did not know Bella and emphasized the seriousness of the assault.
Chief Inspector Tzahi Itach said the police will show zero tolerance for violence and that the investigation is ongoing.