Man attacked in Tel Aviv hate crime over sexual orientation

Idan Trakhtenberg, 28, was brutally assaulted by a group of men in Jaffa Port after leaving a performance, allegedly targeted for being gay. According to his account, the attackers hurled homophobic slurs, kicked him, struck him with a helmet, and smashed a glass bottle while threatening to kill him. A 17-year-old suspect was questioned and released to house arrest. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about violent homophobic attacks in Israel.

Sources: Ynet

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