Jerusalem Court Extends Detention of Suspect in Fatima Rajabi Murder Case
A Jerusalem Magistrate's Court has extended the detention of a suspect in the murder of 61-year-old Fatima Rajabi, an East Jerusalem resident, until October 1, 2026. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.
The suspect, a man in his sixties also from East Jerusalem, is believed to be involved in the case. He appeared before the court on Tuesday, where prosecutors requested his continued detention to allow for further investigation. The court granted the police's request, keeping the suspect in custody as the investigation progresses.
The Shalem station of the Jerusalem District Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing but provided no further details on the progress or findings. The current focus is on completing the investigation, with the suspect remaining detained by court order until the relevant procedures are concluded.
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