Man Indicted for Assaulting Nun in Jerusalem's Old City: A Disturbing Trend of Religious Attacks
A 36-year-old man named Yonah Shreiber was indicted by the State Attorney’s Office for assaulting a nun in Jerusalem’s Old City. The attack occurred near King David’s Tomb and was captured on video. Shreiber targeted the nun because of her religious attire, running towards her, pushing her to the ground, and kicking her. He also attacked a passerby who tried to intervene. The nun sustained bruises to her face and legs. Shreiber faces charges of assault causing bodily harm and hostility towards a public based on religion, as well as common assault. This incident is part of a series of recent attacks on Christian symbols and figures in the area.