{
  "id": 3747618,
  "title": "Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/man-who-attacked-nun-on-cctv-in-jerusalem-acquitted-on-grounds-of-3747618",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:49:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/man-who-attacked-nun-on-cctv-in-jerusalem-acquitted-on-grounds-of-mental-health/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Israeli court has acquitted a Jewish man, Yona Schreiber, who brutally attacked a nun in Jerusalem's Old City, according to a report from the Jerusalem Magistrates Court. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, sparked widespread outrage and concerns over the rise in harassment of Christian clergy and pilgrims by Jewish extremists. Schreiber, 36, was reportedly in a psychotic state at the time of the assault, and the court ruled that he was not criminally responsible for his actions. He was ordered to be committed to a psychiatric hospital for up to six years. The victim, a French nun, suffered a bruised face and leg after being pushed over and kicked by Schreiber in the Old City. The French Consulate in Jerusalem strongly condemned the attack, while the director of the French Biblical and Archaeological School called it an \"act of sectarian violence.\" Israel's foreign ministry denounced the assault, stating it directly contradicts the values of respect, coexistence, and religious freedom that the country is committed to. Religious Jews have a history of aggressive behavior towards Christians in Jerusalem's Old City, with church properties vandalized and disputes arising from settler takeovers. Church leaders accuse Israel of attempting to change the status quo, or long-standing agreements on ownership and responsibilities, at their holy sites. A 2025 report by the Rossing Center highlights a recent surge in hostility towards Christianity in Jerusalem, attributed to deepening polarisation and ultra-nationalist political trends.",
  "summary": "An Israeli court has acquitted a Jewish man who attacked a nun in Jerusalem, in an incident caught on CCTV which drew widespread condemnation.",
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        "title": "Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/man-who-attacked-nun-on-cctv-in-jerusalem-acquitted-on-grounds-of",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:23:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/man-who-attacked-nun-on-cctv-in-jerusalem-acquitted-on-grounds-of",
        "published": "2026-08-27T14:00:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}