A nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem on April 28, when a man ran up behind her, shoved her to the ground, and repeatedly kicked her. The incident occurred in front of the Cenacle on Mount Zion, near King David's Tomb, a site of great significance to Christians.
Attack Details
Video footage shows the suspect, a 36-year-old man whose name has not been released, approaching the nun from behind and pushing her forcefully. She hit her head on a curb before the suspect initially walked away, then returned to kick her multiple times. A bystander intervened, stopping the attack.
Victim and Motive
The victim is a researcher at the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research. Olivier Poquillon, the school's director, described the attack as an 'act of sectarian violence' in a social media post. Israeli police arrested the suspect on April 30 on suspicion of assault motivated by racism.
- The suspect's nationality has not been disclosed.
- Police stated that all potential motives are under investigation.
- The attack has raised concerns about rising violence against Christians in the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
