An altercation broke out between two couples spending time at the Kfar Maccabiah pool in Ramat Gan on Saturday afternoon, leading to one woman being stabbed, according to police.
The altercation, which occurred in full view of dozens of swimmers, including children, broke out after one man asked another to stop smoking near the pool.
The argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation, with the two men throwing chairs at one another during the brawl, sources close to the investigation said. The incident turned bloody when one of the suspects allegedly drew a knife and stabbed a woman in the leg.
Police received emergency calls reporting the fight around 5:30 PM. Officers from the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station rushed to the scene, launched an initial investigation, and made arrests on the spot.
The primary suspect, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of carrying out the stabbing. A second suspect, a 32-year-old man, was arrested for assault. Both were taken to the police station for questioning.
Medical teams treated the injured woman on the scene before transferring her to a hospital, where she was listed in light condition.
An isolated incident of violence
During a search of the pool area, officers located and seized the knife believed to have been used in the attack. Police confirmed that the incident was non-terror related and that the investigation is ongoing.
Management at Kfar Maccabiah stated that this was an isolated incident of violence between guests of club members. They noted that the complex's security team intervened immediately, defused the situation within minutes, and removed everyone involved from the premises.
"The management of Kfar Maccabiah emphasizes that those involved have been permanently banned from the complex," the venue announced.
"The club shows zero tolerance for violence of any kind. We will continue to take strict measures to ensure our facility remains safe and welcoming for our customers."