Two suspects, 14 and 18 years old, residents of the center, were arrested today (Friday) for vandalizing a large number of tombstones in the Protestant cemetery near Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
In the middle of the week, an online complaint was received in the David area of the Jerusalem district, about significant damage caused to many tombstones and graves in the Christian cemetery in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Following the incident, the police opened an investigation, and the police investigators together with the forensic officers who arrived at the scene, noticed the extensive destruction and worked to collect findings and evidence.
The destroyed tombstones, photo: police spokespersons
The investigation by the police shows that this is an act of intentional vandalism and defacement of many graves, which took place on Sunday this week (several days before a complaint was filed).
Investigators from the David area in the Jerusalem district traced the identity of those involved in the act.
Last night, the police arrested the two suspects for questioning on the suspicion that they vandalized a large number of tombstones and caused damage in the cemetery.
A lot of destruction, photo: police spokesmen
The suspects will be brought to the High Court today to discuss the extension of their detention at the Peace High Court in Jerusalem, and the investigation continues with the aim of serving them justice. the third.
A meeting in the Old City of Jerusalem, photo: Police spokespersons
The commander of the Jerusalem district offered assistance in repairing the damage on the spot and added: ""Police for all residents and visitors to Jerusalem, Jews, Muslims and Christians, we work against violence and acts of vandalism, and in particular those that hurt religious sentiments. Any damage to religious institutions and sites is serious and damages the unique and delicate fabric of life that exists In the city for people of all religions and denominations. We will continue to be committed to maintaining security and order, to a determined and uncompromising fight against lawbreakers, wherever they are, and to work in cooperation with you throughout the year."
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