12-Year-Old Girl Attacked With Pepper Spray and Robbed in Holon Park
A 12-year-old girl was attacked with pepper spray and robbed of her phone by teenagers in a Holon park. Her family and local officials launched a crowdfunding campaign to support her as police investigate.
A 12-year-old girl was brutally attacked with pepper spray and robbed by a group of teenagers in a public park in Holon, according to local media reports. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM at Gan Herzl as the victim, Lutan, was walking home after spending time with friends. Following the assault, the victim required medical treatment, and her family filed an official police complaint.
Recalling the harrowing moments, Lutan told reporters that she was targeted as she started heading home. "They sprayed me with pepper spray, and I tried to run away, but near the end of the park, they caught me, sprayed me again, and knocked me down," she said. The attackers demanded the passcode to her iPhone 17—a gift she had received for her bat mitzvah in May—before fleeing the scene.
A Father's Plea for Justice
Lutan's father, Yigal, shared a heartbreaking post on social media detailing the trauma experienced by his family and urging the public to help track down the culprits. Describing his daughter as an inspiring and loving child, Yigal noted that he is deaf and communicates with her through sign language. "My heart is broken into pieces, but my soul is fighting for her," he wrote.
According to the father, the assault involved not only pepper spray but also physical blows and kicks. "Several thugs fell upon her, sprayed her, kicked her, and violently robbed her of her bat-mitzvah gift," Yigal stated, adding that his daughter received medical care for her injuries and emotional trauma.
Community Solidarity
Following the attack, Holon city council member Shahar Haas launched a crowdfunding campaign via PayBox titled "Returning the Smile to Lutan" to purchase a new iPhone 18 Pro Max for the girl. The initiative has already raised half of the required funds. Haas stated that the campaign aims not only to replace the stolen device but also to restore Lutan's sense of security and show her community support. Meanwhile, police have opened an investigation into the robbery.
