A group of yeshiva talmidim ages 17-20 were heading to a rebbe’s home on Friday night, near Shar Perachim, (Herod’s Gate) when they were attacked by an Arab mob. The report appearing in the daily HaMevaser quotes the Tatzpit Agency, stating the Arabs were waiting in ambush in an alley. The approximately 15 Arabs began pelting the talmidim with stones, bottles and cinderblocks. Seeing what was taking place, other Arabs standing on rooftops began joining in, hurling whatever they could grab at the students.

One of the victims told Tatzpit that police and border police were in the area, some only a few meters away, yet they remained complacent and did nothing to intervene. He stated there was a time they were without a doubt in life-threatening danger and while border police were only seconds away, no one bothered coming to their assistance.

The group returned later, but this time accompanied by an Old City security agent. Once again they came under attack. One of the group was hit with bottles in the second attack but B”H no one required medical care.

Tatzpit reports police officials report that as soon as reports of the attack were received border police were dispatched to the scene but by the time they arrived the attackers had fled.

Israel Police adds that police are stationed throughout the Old City to maintain order and prevent incidents like these.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)