09-05-2025
Israeli FM condemns attack on Jewish jeweller in Tunisia
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has condemned an attack on a Tunisian Jewish jeweller on the island of Djerba, urging Tunisian authorities to implement all necessary measures to protect the Jewish community.
Writing on his X account, Sa'ar stated: 'I strongly condemn the attack that targeted a member of the Jewish community in Djerba, Tunisia, today. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.'
He continued: 'This attack comes two years after the previous bloody attack that claimed the lives of Jews and members of the security forces during the Lag B'Omer celebrations.'
Tunisian media had previously reported that a Tunisian Jewish jeweller was attacked with a sharp object, resulting in severe injuries to his hand.
According to reports, a dispute erupted between the jeweller and the attacker, though the reasons remain unclear.
The LDJ website quoted Yaniv, son of the Chief Rabbi of Djerba and owner of a nearby jewellery store, recounting the incident during a telephone call with Chief Rabbi Moshe Lewin.
Yaniv said, 'Yesterday, the assailant went around the shops in the area, asking if they were owned by Jews, and then returned this morning carrying a large knife.'
Yaniv noted that the victim 'survived thanks to the brave and quick intervention of the neighbours, who are themselves members of the Jewish community.'
An unverified video of the attack has been circulated online by activists.
No official statement has yet been issued regarding the incident, but sources close to the matter reported that the assailant is a resident of Ajim city on Djerba who lives in a working-class neighbourhood in the capital.
A dispute reportedly broke out between the victim and 'Youssef Y.', the owner of a jewellery store in the area, which escalated until the assailant drew a knife.
Both parties were subsequently brought under control and transferred to the National Security District headquarters in Djerba.
The shop owner sustained a minor elbow injury in the incident. His condition is described as normal, and he is currently in the custody of local National Security.
