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Mob Assaults IDF Servicewomen Amid False Conscription Claims

2/18/2026

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IDF Women Assaulted

A mob attacked two female IDF servicewomen in Bnei Brak after a false report claimed they delivered conscription orders.
The Jerusalem Faction's hotline triggered the incident.
A spokesman for the Jerusalem Faction denied organizing the violence.
Naveed Akram, accused of a Hanukkah terror attack in Australia, appeared in court via video link.
He faces multiple charges, including terrorism and murder, with his next court date set for March 9.

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Ballal Highlights Harassment

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, reports renewed harassment in Susya.
After a court ruling favored Palestinian villagers, settlers attacked Ballal's brother, injuring him.
The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed detentions but denied any assault.
Israel recently opened a land registry for the West Bank, allowing ownership claims and drawing international-law criticism.
Ballal hopes the film raises awareness to influence future international policy on Palestine.

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Historical Context

The 1929 Hebron massacre, where Arab mobs killed 67 Jews, marked a significant escalation in tensions between Jewish and Arab communities in Palestine. This violence occurred amid the British Mandate's struggle to maintain order, leading to the formation of the Haganah for Jewish defense. Today's mob attack on IDF servicewomen in Bnei Brak underscores the ongoing sectarian violence and challenges to peace in the region.

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IDF Women Assaulted

A mob attacked two female IDF servicewomen in Bnei Brak after a false report claimed they delivered conscription orders.
The Jerusalem Faction's hotline triggered the incident.
A spokesman for the Jerusalem Faction denied organizing the violence.
Naveed Akram, accused of a Hanukkah terror attack in Australia, appeared in court via video link.
He faces multiple charges, including terrorism and murder, with his next court date set for March 9.

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