In a shocking incident that has drawn widespread condemnation, a French nun was violently attacked in East Jerusalem. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated online, has sparked international outrage and calls for justice.
The disturbing footage reveals a man brutally shoving the nun to the ground from behind. As she lies injured, the attacker appears to kick her again, only to be confronted by a passerby who intervenes to stop the assault.
Bishop William Shomali, the vicar general of the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem, described the attack as “extremely serious and despicable,” according to Anadolu. He further emphasized, “The attacker returning to kick her after she was already injured makes the crime even more severe. This is a despicable act.”
Condemning the incident, Israel’s former ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, labeled it as an act of “Jewish terrorism.”
The French Consulate in Jerusalem also issued a strong statement against the assault, asserting that France “strongly condemns the attack against a French nun.” The consulate added, “We are closely monitoring her health condition and call for the perpetrator to be brought to justice.”
Following the attack, a 36-year-old Israeli man was arrested by the authorities in connection with the crime.
The Israeli police have released an image highlighting the injuries sustained by the nun and have issued a statement underscoring their commitment to addressing violence. They stated that they “view all forms of violence with seriousness, particularly attacks motivated by racism targeting clergy,” as reported by Anadolu.
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