Falafel stand owner in Haifa attacked on his way to work: "They didn't ask for anything, just beat me"

George Abu Shkara, 76, owner of the falafel stand in Wadi Nisnas, Haifa, was attacked this morning on his way to work by two men who beat him with a stick. He was taken to Rambam Hospital and released. Police arrested two suspects and clarified: the incident is not nationalistically motivated.

George Abu Shkara, 76, the well-known owner of the falafel stand bearing his name in the Wadi Nisnas neighborhood of Haifa, was attacked this morning (Saturday) on his way to work. According to him, two men, whom he estimated to be around 30 years old, chased him, caught up with him near the business, and beat him with a stick. After he fell to the ground, they continued to hit him with their hands and feet. He was taken to Rambam Hospital, stayed there for about four hours, and was released to his home, struggling to walk and unable to work. Abu Shkara said he does not know the attackers and that they did not demand money from him. Police arrested two suspects and stated that the incident is not nationalistically motivated, contrary to claims that arose in the neighborhood. Abu Shkara's son and daughter are now operating the stand.

Falafel stand owner in Haifa attacked on his way to work: "They didn't ask for anything, just beat me"