Honenu
- Aug 22
- 2 min read

Oz Tzion attack and detentions, August 2023

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The headlines – see below – tell a story of repeated appeals by the authorities to keep Yehiel Indor and Elisha in remand, delays in carrying out court decisions, and, in the end, the release to house arrest of two Jews, one of whom was seriously injured, who were detained after defending their lives and their friends against a rioting Arab mob.

On Friday, August 4, shortly before the onset of Shabbat, near Oz Tzion in the Binyamin region, dozens of Arab rioters attacked a Jewish shepherd and local Jewish residents who came to his assistance. The incident began when the Jewish shepherd left Oz Tzion to graze his flock in the area between Oz Tzion and the nearby Arab town of Burqa. Several Arabs approached and threatened him. The shepherd, who felt that he was in danger, summoned other Oz Tzion residents who came to stay with him and prevent the situation from deteriorating.

Dozens of Arabs armed with clubs, fireworks, and large rocks surrounded the Oz Tzion residents. The Arabs launched fireworks directly at the residents and hurled the rocks at them from point-blank range, endangering their lives. The residents called the army and civilian security forces for help. One resident (Yehiel Indor) was hit in the head with a rock and seriously injured. With his remaining strength, he opened fire with his legally-owned personal weapon to defend his life. Several other residents were slightly injured. According to media reports, one of the Arab rioters was killed. Elisha Yered, who transported Indor to an ambulance, and Indor were detained.

Honenu is representing Elisha Yered and Yehiel Indor. Please click on the links below for more details.

Saturday, August 5, 2023, 22:57

Serious attack near Oz Zion in Binyamin on Shabbat

Sunday, August 6, 2023 10:07

Attack near Oz Tzion: No Arab rioters detained or interrogated

Sunday, August 6, 2023, 14:02

MK Gottlieb visits Oz Zion resident: "He's in intensive care, and he's detained!"

Monday, August 7, 2023, 15:02

Oz Tzion shepherd files complaint against attackers

Monday, August 7, 2023, 21:23

Oz Tzion detainees expected to be released soon

Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 10:00