Man Found Buried in Jerusalem Trash Bin; Brother Arrested
Israeli police and rescue services rescued a man found buried in a trash bin in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Emergency services received a report of the incident the previous day. Firefighters extracted the victim from the container, and Magen David Adom paramedics provided initial treatment before transporting him to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in moderate condition.
The Moriah police station in the Jerusalem District has launched an investigation into the incident. Investigators developed suspicions regarding the victim's 28-year-old brother, who was subsequently arrested and interrogated on suspicion of attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear before the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court today for a hearing on extending his detention.
Police stated that the victim has mental disabilities, and the investigation is ongoing to determine all the circumstances surrounding the event.
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