As soccer fans were heading home from a match they encountered Rabbi Shlmo Hoffmeister, shouting “Jew get out” and “Heil Hitler” at him this weekend. Making things worse, the rabbi reports police witnessed the incident and refused to step in, even after he requested their assistance. He quotes police as saying it was only part of the soccer.

The rabbi told the media that while such incidents are not uncommon, when they happen in front of police and the latter refuse to take action simply exacerbates the situation. Police are now promising to investigate.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)