With bein hazmanim upon us some bochrim use the spring weather to enjoy a pre-yomtov hike in a nature reserve or wadi. Such was the case on Sunday, 9 Nissan 5772, but that day trip was marred when the bochrim were attacked by a number of Arabs.

One of the participants in the trip explains when they arrived at the wadi they saw a group of Druse youths. “When we got into the water they began throwing rocks and cursing us. They stopped when an adult arrived and admonished them”.

Well, they thought it ended there but when they returned to their vehicle they found the tires had been punctured. They summoned police, which did not arrive for two hours. “One of the policemen told us there is no doubt this is an anti-Semitic attack”.

The boys pointed out that their vehicle was the only one that was targeted. He added that when they arrived in the parking area, a Druse youth shouted “be careful. There are snakes in the water that only go after Jews. Now it is clear what he meant”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)