Groom Arrested for Allegedly Torching Ex-Fiancée's Car After Wedding Canceled
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
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- Two men arrested for car arson in East Jerusalem.
- Arson allegedly linked to canceled wedding and threats.
- Ex-fiancé suspected of hiring another to torch the car.
- Both suspects are residents of East Jerusalem.
- Indictment and pre-trial detention sought.
Police in Jerusalem have arrested two suspects, aged 26 and 23, both residents of East Jerusalem, in connection with the arson of a vehicle belonging to a woman who had recently canceled her wedding. The incident occurred on September 26, 2026, after the woman reported receiving threats from her former fiancé. Investigators suspect the fiancé, who was allegedly in a relationship with and engaged to the victim, hired another individual to carry out the arson after she ended their engagement. The hired individual is believed to have set the car on fire. Both suspects were apprehended and have been questioned regarding the charges. Their detentions have been extended multiple times by the court to allow for the completion of the investigation. With sufficient evidence gathered, prosecutors have filed a statement of intent to indict the two men, signaling an upcoming indictment and a request to keep them in custody until the legal proceedings conclude. Their detention was further extended until October 4, 2026, pending these developments.
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