Justice David Mintz
Photo: Justice Ministry
Palestinians allegedly tried to assault Supreme Court justice
Justice David Mintz tells police three Palestinians blocked his car near Talmon in the West Bank, advanced on him armed with hammers; he was able to escape the scene; unclear if suspects knew who was the driver they stopped.
Police launched an investigation into a report filed by Supreme Court Justice David Mintz, who said Palestinians tried to attack him on Monday morning.
According to the police, Mintz was driving on Route 463 when he was stopped near Talmon, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, by a Palestinian vehicle blocking his path.
Three Palestinians then came out of the car and advanced towards the justice armed with hammers.
Justice David Mintz (Photo: Alex Kolomoisky)
Upon seeing the three Palestinians, Mintz was able to drive around their vehicle and get away.
It is unclear whether the suspects knew who was the driver they stopped.
