Hebron - help to a Palestinian who saved Jews

This shift was devoted to a visiting Idris in Hebron, and a lengthy conversation in light of his special request that we speak with him.

As can be seen in the photos, this man insists on rescuing any Jew who finds himself in a life-threatening situation in Hebron, and proudly shows the articles and certificates of appreciation he received.

But there is a cost for this devotion, as he told us:  

Two months ago, a video appeared again describing the rescue of an ultra-Orthodox man from Bnei Brak who lost his way and was almost lynched. The event was on Sept 5, 2018.  At the time his neighbors were angry with him: why did he not kill the man and why did he save him? Now he is again called a spy and a traitor, and his life is being threatened.

Someone threatened his life on the phone. Idris told us that the man said that if he paid him 50,000 NIS he would leave him alone. People ask him: What did you get out of it? What will the Jews do for you?

Two weeks ago a Molotov cocktail was thrown into his son's yard and there was a fire. Things got to the point where he was afraid to walk around the city, and had already filed 4 complaints about threats to the Hebron police

He has a blue ID card because he was a resident of Jerusalem years ago, and he expects the Israeli police to protect him.

Police once called the intimidator for clarification, and beyond that nothing was done.

Two months ago his life turned into a nightmare: he does not eat, does not sleep, and cries for help.

He asks that we publish in all the media the severity of his condition and the neglect of the police.

A friend who joined our conversation said that he too is accused of treason because he is his friend, and the intimidators are trying to separate them. He says that anyone who would like to help Jews, or have a normal neighborly relationship, does not dare from fear of these threats.

I consulted with attorney Eitay Mack, who said he does not address such issues, and suggested contacting attorney Tamir who is experienced in issues related to threats of this kind .

At Sylvia’s advice (she leads our special blacklisting team) I passed on all the documents and photos in Idris' case to the attorney  in the hope that he could indeed help.

In the meantime, we advised Idris not to post anything on Facebook, and to follow the advice of the attorney.