Netanya youth attacked by group of 20 teenagers in Eilat after refusing to give away cigarette

A young Netanya resident, Eliya Nahum, was attacked by a group of about 20 teenagers on the Eilat promenade after refusing to give a cigarette. He suffered a dislocated shoulder, bleeding, and severe injuries. MDA evacuated him to Yoseftal Medical Center. Police arrested six teenagers, and a court extended their house arrest until Wednesday.

A young Netanya resident, Eliya Nahum, was violently attacked by a group of about 20 teenagers on the Eilat promenade last Wednesday evening after he refused to give a cigarette to a teenager who asked for one. The cigarette was apparently intended for a female friend of the teenager. The group began punching and kicking Nahum, severely assaulting him. His friend tried to stop them but was pushed away. A Magen David Adom team evacuated Nahum to Yoseftal Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder, bleeding, and severe injuries. After treatment, he traveled to Netanya for further examinations at Laniado Hospital and was later released. He filed a complaint with police, who opened an investigation. Six teenagers were arrested and brought before the Eilat Magistrate's Court, which ordered house arrest under restrictive conditions. On Monday, the court extended the restrictions until Wednesday. Police said the investigation continues to bring all involved to justice.