Teen Arrested in Beit Shemesh After Assaulting Arab Bus Driver

In Beit Shemesh, an Arab bus driver was attacked by a teenager who was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault. The driver recounted that he was struck repeatedly—punches to the head and blows to the right and left—until he lost consciousness. He was later revived in an ambulance. Police responded to the incident after the driver attempted to call for help. The teenager’s arrest follows the incident, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault. The case highlights the heightened tensions in the area and the need for swift law‑enforcement action in such incidents.