Jewish Israeli Victim Reflects on Antisemitic Attack in London
'It's like the Holocaust': Golders Green gang-beating victim tells 'Post' - interview
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Shalev Ben Yakar, a Jewish Israeli, was violently attacked in Golders Green, London, in what police are treating as an antisemitic hate crime. Despite the trauma, he remains committed to his community and plans to continue visiting London, expressing concern over rising antisemitism in Europe.
- 01The attack occurred around 2:00 AM on Monday, with a group of five or six men targeting Ben Yakar after overhearing him speak Hebrew.
- 02Ben Yakar suffered physical injuries, including bruises and a scar, and received medical treatment from a local doctor.
- 03He described the attack as reminiscent of the Holocaust, highlighting the severity of antisemitism in Europe today.
- 04Ben Yakar's left shoe was taken during the assault, which he found particularly distressing.
- 05Despite the attack, he expressed a desire to advocate for his community and emphasized his love for London.
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Shalev Ben Yakar, a Jewish Israeli, was brutally attacked in Golders Green, London, early Monday morning in what authorities are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM when Ben Yakar stepped outside his apartment to speak with friends. A group of five or six men, upon hearing him speak Hebrew, began to chase him, shouting curses in Arabic. They caught up with him, dragged him across the road, and physically assaulted him, leaving him with bruises and a scar. Ben Yakar noted that he was not wearing any identifiable Jewish symbols, suggesting he was targeted solely for speaking Hebrew. He described the experience as a dark reminder of the Holocaust, reflecting on the troubling rise of antisemitism in Europe. After the attack, he sought help from a neighbor, who called the police. Despite his fear, Ben Yakar stated that he would continue to visit London, motivated by the support of the local community, which he described as caring and engaged. He expressed a commitment to advocate for the community in light of this incident.
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The incident raises concerns about safety for the Jewish community in London and highlights the need for increased awareness and protection against hate crimes.
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