Deadly Mistake: Man Stabs Tel Aviv Resident Sleeping in His Car

A Tel Aviv resident, who mistakenly believed his neighbor had robbed him, stabbed him in his sleep and stole his car. The district court sentenced him to 23 months in prison, a fine, and compensation, taking into account the motive of revenge.

A Tel Aviv resident, who mistakenly believed that his neighbor had robbed him three days earlier, ambushed him together with another person, stabbed him in his sleep, and stole his car. The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced him to 23 months in actual prison, a fine of 1,000 shekels, and compensation of 5,000 shekels to the complainant. Judge Shmuel Melamed ruled that this was a violent, severe, and cruel incident that harmed the complainant's personal security, but took into account the motive of revenge and the exceptional circumstances, including the fact that the car was left near the complainant's home. The defendant, a released prisoner, expressed remorse and took responsibility, but claimed that he was not the one who stabbed. The prosecution sought 30 months in prison, but the court weighed his confession, taking responsibility, and family circumstances.