Israelis attacked at remote Mongolia campsite; 1 suffers broken jaw
A group of Israeli tourists was attacked by an intoxicated man at a remote campsite in northern Mongolia. One individual suffered a broken jaw, and the group was subsequently evacuated from the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns for travelers in isolated regions and the potential for random acts of violence against tourists.
A group of Israelis was attacked this week at a remote campsite in northern Mongolia by a Muslim ethnic Kazakh man who allegedly shouted “Heil Hitler” before assaulting them, according to the travelers’ accounts. The attack occurred overnight Monday into Tuesday in an isolated area of northern Mongolia. The Israelis said the man, who appeared to be intoxicated, heard them speaking Hebrew and ran toward them carrying an ax.
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