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Protests Erupt After Jaffa Family's Car Vandalism Incident

12/20/2025

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Police in Jaffa say a car belonging to the family of Hanan Abu Shehadeh was broken into.
This contradicts the family's claim that vandalism occurred as part of a recent attack.
Three suspects described as hilltop youths pepper-sprayed Hanan Abu Shehadeh and her family.
The suspects say they acted in self-defense after a conflict.
Protests erupted after the incident, during which authorities extended the suspects' detention as investigations continued.

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Police in Jaffa say a car belonging to the family of Hanan Abu Shehadeh was broken into.
This contradicts the family's claim that vandalism occurred as part of a recent attack.
Three suspects described as hilltop youths pepper-sprayed Hanan Abu Shehadeh and her family.
The suspects say they acted in self-defense after a conflict.
Protests erupted after the incident, during which authorities extended the suspects' detention as investigations continued.