7 detained for spitting at church, vandalizing Muslim graves in Jerusalem Old City
Suspects released under restrictive conditions after police question them on suspicion of conduct that could harm public safety The post 7 detained for spitting at church, vandalizing Muslim graves in Jerusalem Old City appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Seven people were detained in Jerusalem on suspicion of conduct that could harm public safety. Four of them were arrested for allegedly spitting at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem's Old City, while the other three were arrested for vandalizing Muslim graves.
According to the Jerusalem Post, five of the suspects were minors and one was an adult. The incidents occurred over the weekend. This is not the first time the Armenian Cathedral of St. James has been targeted, with six suspects arrested earlier in the month for allegedly throwing rocks and spitting at the site.
The suspects were released under restrictive conditions after police questioning.
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