A man attacked a French nun near King David's Tomb in Jerusalem earlier this week [1, 3].
The incident occurs amid a reported increase in Christian-phobia and targeted attacks against Christians within the city [1, 3].
Surveillance video of the encounter shows the man running toward the nun before pushing her to the ground [1, 2]. The footage shows the assailant kicking the woman in the chest [1, 2].
The attack took place in broad daylight near the historic site of King David's Tomb [1]. While some reports did not specify the victim's nationality, other sources identified the woman as a French nun [1, 3].
Local observers and reports said the assailant was a thug [1]. The violence is being viewed as part of a broader pattern of escalating aggression toward the Christian community in Jerusalem [1, 3].
“A man attacked a French nun near King David's Tomb in Jerusalem.”
This assault reflects a growing trend of religious tension in Jerusalem, specifically targeting the Christian minority. The public nature of the attack and the availability of surveillance footage highlight a volatile environment where religious figures are increasingly vulnerable to physical violence.
