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A 14-year-old Arab terrorist attacked Israelis at the Shivtei Yisroel Light Rail train station in Jerusalem, stabbing at least one person. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The terrorist was shot by Israeli Border Police and later died. Four Israelis were wounded in attacks throughout the day, including rock attacks and a ramming attack.
Former US Congresswoman Marie Newman, who lost re-election in 2022, says her criticism of Israel's government and her support for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim rights made her a target of the Democratic Party establishment. Newman, who served only one term representing the 3rd Illinois Congressional District, said that redistricting diluted support from her constituents. She was often attacked by pro-Israel activists and right-wing members of Congress for being "antisemitic" because she challenged Israel's government policies. Newman is now the CEO of Little City Foundation, a social services organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Far-right groups attacked Arab passersby during pro-government demonstrations in Jerusalem, with some members of the extremist right-wing La Familia group filmed attacking several Arab passers-by. Police made three arrests for the assault. The attacks came as mass protests for and against the government’s judicial overhaul across major cities descended into clashes with police who sought to clear roads and restore order overnight. Weekly mass protests have been held for nearly three months against the planned legislation, which critics say will politicize the court, remove key checks on governmental power and cause grievous harm to Israel’s democratic character.