Jerusalem Man Charged With Arson at Lottery Booth on Rosh Hashanah Eve
An indictment has been filed against a Jerusalem resident accused of setting fire to a lottery ticket booth on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, September 15, 2023, just before the holiday began.
The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed the charges against the suspect, whose identity has not been released. The motive behind the alleged arson remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
The fire caused damage to the lottery booth, though no injuries were reported. The police investigation led to the identification and arrest of the suspect, culminating in the indictment.
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