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Investigation Launched After Hanukkah Candle Incident in Tel Aviv

12/26/2025

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Israel's State Prosecution has authorized an investigation of a 17-year-old girl and a 19-year-old relative.
They are accused of desecrating a sacred object after blowing out Hanukkah candles at Weizmann Mall in Tel Aviv.
The incident was captured on CCTV, showing a large menorah.
The case could carry three years in prison.
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel has challenged the probe's legality, saying it began without proper authorization.

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Story summary

Israel's State Prosecution has authorized an investigation of a 17-year-old girl and a 19-year-old relative.
They are accused of desecrating a sacred object after blowing out Hanukkah candles at Weizmann Mall in Tel Aviv.
The incident was captured on CCTV, showing a large menorah.
The case could carry three years in prison.
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel has challenged the probe's legality, saying it began without proper authorization.