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Four Arrested for Vandalizing Jerusalem Cemetery Headstones

1/5/2026

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Four foreign-resident suspects aged 18 to 20 were arrested Sunday night for vandalizing headstones near Jerusalem's Old City cemetery.
They will face a remand hearing on Monday.
Israel Police condemned the act as serious and unacceptable.
They emphasized their commitment to protecting holy places and maintaining the city's integrity.
In a separate incident, police found large quantities of narcotics and cash in a Netanya apartment while investigating a missing persons case.

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Story summary

Four foreign-resident suspects aged 18 to 20 were arrested Sunday night for vandalizing headstones near Jerusalem's Old City cemetery.
They will face a remand hearing on Monday.
Israel Police condemned the act as serious and unacceptable.
They emphasized their commitment to protecting holy places and maintaining the city's integrity.
In a separate incident, police found large quantities of narcotics and cash in a Netanya apartment while investigating a missing persons case.