'Ben-Gvir's soldiers': Teenager arrested on suspicion of assaulting Arab bus driver in Beit Shemesh
A 15-year-old Israeli soldier was detained on Sunday over allegations of violently assaulting 48-year-old Arab bus driver Khaled Awaishat in Beit Shemesh, according to police. The incident occurred after an argument erupted between the driver and the teenager, during which the suspect allegedly spat at Awaishat and struck him before fleeing the scene.
Awaishat was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries. The teenager is expected to be brought before the court on Monday for a hearing regarding the extension of his detention.
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