Pyroman or known offender?Residents of Tabor Street in Or Akiva woke up early Monday morning after setting fire to six vehicles parked on the street. The report of the arson was received by the Fire and Rescue Service at 3:00 A.M. A spokesperson for the Hof District Fire and Rescue Service said: "Three fire crews under the command of Lahav Haim Almagor used foam and water to extinguish six vehicles. They also prevented the fire from spreading to the other vehicles in the parking lot. No loss of life was caused."
Where are the police?": The wave of arson attacks in Or Akiva continues
The wave of arson attacks in Or Akiva began about six months ago. As revealed in Israel Hayom, the police suspected that Pyroman was behind the wave, who received satisfaction from the arson. The arson stopped for several months, but in the past month a number of vehicles have been set on fire every night throughout the city. In the past month, 24 vehicles were set on fire in Or Akiva. Hadera police arrested twin brothers on suspicion that they were behind the wave of arson, but they were released. Subsequently, a well-known criminal was arrested in the city on suspicion of being behind the wave of arson attacks in retaliation against the police for their activity against him. However, the wave of arson continues.
The scene of the arson attack in Or Akiva this morning,
Residents of the city are outraged. Shiko Hajaj, a social activist and candidate for the city council, said: "The situation in which children sleep in their parents' beds in anxiety and fear cannot continue. This is about human lives, and God forbid we may see innocent people harmed. I contacted the matter and spoke with Internal Security Committee Chairman MK Zvika Fogel, who promised that he would contact the police immediately and act to stop the arson attacks and examine the establishment of a police station in the growing city." Alex, a resident of the city, said: "It's just lawlessness. The government needs to declare a state of emergency in the city and bring Border Police companies here." Lior, also a resident of the city, added: "It's just unbelievable, tonight six more vehicles were set on fire, where are the police?"
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