With tefillin on his head and a club in hand: the brutal attack in Ashkelon

A 52-year-old resident of Ashkelon was convicted of brutally attacking his neighbor with a club, after lying in wait for him while wearing tefillin on his head. The neighbor was taken to the hospital with severe injuries. Sentencing will be determined later.

A 52-year-old resident of Ashkelon was convicted of brutally attacking his neighbor with a club, after lying in wait for him outside the building. While waiting, he placed tefillin on his head. The neighbor, who left the building after filing a police complaint about threats, was beaten repeatedly even after falling to the ground. He was taken to Barzilai Hospital with severe injuries, including dislodged teeth and fractures. The defendant was arrested and indicted for assault, threats, and property damage. The judge convicted him on all charges; sentencing will be determined later.