A Jerusalem court acquitted an Israeli settler accused of assaulting a French nun, finding he was not criminally responsible due to a psychotic state. The court ordered his psychiatric detention in a hospital for up to six years.
WHO:Jerusalem court
WHAT:Acquitted an Israeli settler over an assault on a French nun and ordered psychiatric detention for up to six years.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Jerusalem, Israel
WHY:The court ruled the defendant was not criminally responsible because of a psychotic state.
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