Israeli authorities are lax in pursuing Israelis suspected of attacking Palestinians, noting few indictments or convictions in dozens of cases of assaults on Palestinians and their property every year, according to activists. They also accuse some of Israel’s leaders of creating a toxic atmosphere by condoning – and even encouraging – violence against Palestinians. Two vicious attacks on Palestinians, reported in recent days, have some Israelis worried that their society is increasingly tolerant of hate crimes. Unknown assailants firebombed a Palestinian taxi in the West Bank a few days ago. Hours later, a mob of Jewish teens beat a 17-year-old Palestinian unconscious in Jerusalem. Seven people, aged 13 to 19, have been arrested in connection with the assault on 17-year-old Jamal Julani. But no arrests have been made in firebombing of the Palestinian taxi, which wounded the six people inside.
Palestinians Fight For Lives After Vicious Attacks
Israeli authorities are lax in pursuing Israelis suspected of attacking Palestinians, noting few indictments or convictions in dozens of cases of assaults on Palestinians and their property every year, according to activists.
