Police Reopen Probe into Attack on Christian Boy in Jerusalem After Initial Closure

Israeli police have reopened an investigation into the alleged pepper-spraying of a 9-year-old Christian boy in Jerusalem, following public outcry after the case was initially closed. The boy's family reported that he was attacked with pepper spray by an extremist individual on Yom Kippur in the capital. Despite the family's complaint, the police closed the case almost immediately.

However, after the incident was reported by Channel 13 News, the police reversed their decision and announced they would investigate the attack. The family had complained that their son, William, was assaulted. The initial closure of the case drew criticism, prompting the police to re-evaluate their handling of the complaint.